versetzen/fɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sn̩/to transfer; to move; to pawn
versetzen is a German verb that means to transfer, to move, or to pawn. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "versetzte" and the past participle is "versetzt".
Definitions
1.to transfer someone (to another place, class, etc)(work/school)
a.to transfer (an employee) to a different position or location
Die Firma hat ihn nach Berlin versetzt.—The company transferred him to Berlin.
b.to move a student to the next grade
Er wurde in die nächste Klasse versetzt.—He was promoted to the next grade.
2.to stand someone up(disappointment)
a.not show up for an arranged meeting with someone
Sie hat mich gestern versetzt.—She stood me up yesterday.
3.to pawn something(finance/jewelry)
a.to pledge something with a pawnbroker for money
Er hat seine Uhr im Pfandhaus versetzt.—He pawned his watch at the pawn shop.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | versetzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | versetze |
| Present (du) | versetzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | versetzt |
| Preterite (ich) | versetzte |
| Participle II | versetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | versetzte |
| Imperative (singular) | versetze |
| Imperative (plural) | versetzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "versetzen" mean in English?
- "versetzen" means to transfer, to move, or to pawn. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "versetzen"?
- "versetzen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "versetzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "versetzen" is "versetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "versetzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "versetzen" becomes "versetzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "versetzen"?
- "versetzen" is a verb in German.
