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
| Infinitive | zusammensetzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | setze zusammen |
| Present (du) | setzt zusammen |
| Present (er/sie/es) | setzt zusammen |
| Preterite (ich) | setzte zusammen |
| Participle II | zusammengesetzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | setzte zusammen |
| Imperative (singular) | setz zusammen |
| Imperative (plural) | setzt zusammen |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
