VERB

zusammensetzen/t͡suˈzamənˌzɛt͡sn̩/to assemble; to put together; to compose

zusammensetzen is a German verb that means to assemble, to put together, or to compose. It is pronounced /t͡suˈzamənˌzɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "setzte zusammen" and the past participle is "zusammengesetzt".

Definitions

1.to put together parts to form a whole(build, objects)

a.to assemble (e.g. furniture, device)

Wir müssen das Regal erst zusammensetzen.We first have to assemble the shelf.

2.to form something from several elements(compose, group/teams)

a.to compose or arrange (e.g. a team, committee)

Die Jury setzt sich aus Experten verschiedener Bereiche zusammen.The jury is composed of experts from various fields.

Conjugation

Infinitivezusammensetzen
Present (ich)setze zusammen
Present (du)setzt zusammen
Present (er/sie/es)setzt zusammen
Preterite (ich)setzte zusammen
Participle IIzusammengesetzt
Konjunktiv II (ich)setzte zusammen
Imperative (singular)setz zusammen
Imperative (plural)setzt zusammen
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "zusammensetzen" mean in English?
"zusammensetzen" means to assemble, to put together, or to compose. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "zusammensetzen"?
"zusammensetzen" is pronounced /t͡suˈzamənˌzɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "zusammensetzen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "zusammensetzen" is "zusammengesetzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "zusammensetzen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "zusammensetzen" becomes "setzte zusammen" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "zusammensetzen"?
"zusammensetzen" is a verb in German.

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