verb🔗ShareSetzen, legenTo put (something) down, to rest."Set the tray there."Stell das Tablett dort ab.positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBefestigen, anbringenTo attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place."I have set my heart on running the marathon."Ich habe mein Herz darauf gesetzt, den Marathon zu laufen.positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinstellen, setzenTo put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be."The teacher is setting the classroom rules for the new semester. "Der Lehrer stellt die Klassenregeln für das neue Semester auf.conditionstateactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnzünden, entfachenTo start (a fire)."The campers were careful to set a fire in the designated area. "Die Camper waren vorsichtig, ein Feuer in dem dafür vorgesehenen Bereich zu entfachen.energyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFestsetzen, blockieren, anhaltenTo cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot."to set a coach in the mud"einen Reisebus im Schlamm festsetzenactionpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBestimmen, festlegenTo determine or settle."to set the rent"die Miete festlegenactionbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinstellen, anpassenTo adjust."I set the alarm at 6 a.m."Ich stelle den Wecker auf 6 Uhr morgens ein.utilitytechnologydevicemachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinschlagenTo punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface."He needed to set the nail into the wooden board to hang the picture. "Er musste den Nagel in die Holzplatte einschlagen, um das Bild aufzuhängen.technicalworkbuildingactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Tisch deckenTo arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table."Please set the table for our guests."Bitte decken Sie den Tisch für unsere Gäste.foodutensilactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinführen, beschreibenTo introduce or describe."I’ll tell you what happened, but first let me set the scene."Ich erzähle dir, was passiert ist, aber zuerst möchte ich die Szene beschreiben.literaturewritinglanguagestoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchauplatz festlegen, ansiedelnTo locate (a play, etc.); to assign a backdrop to, geographically or temporally."He says he will set his next film in France."Er sagt, er werde seinen nächsten Film in Frankreich ansiedeln.literaturestageentertainmentartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErstellen, entwerfenTo compile, to make (a puzzle or challenge)."This crossword was set by Araucaria."Dieses Kreuzworträtsel wurde von Araucaria erstellt.gameentertainmentmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVorbereiten, einrichtenTo prepare (a stage or film set)."The theater crew spent the morning setting the stage for the school play. "Die Theatercrew verbrachte den Morgen damit, die Bühne für das Schultheaterstück vorzubereiten.entertainmentartstageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden in eine Situation bringen, platzierenTo fit (someone) up in a situation."The teacher set the students up with a challenging but achievable project. "Der Lehrer brachte die Schüler in ein herausforderndes, aber erreichbares Projekt.situationlawpoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinstellen, anordnenTo arrange (type)."It was a complex page, but he set it quickly."Es war eine komplexe Seite, aber er hat sie schnell eingestellt.typewritingtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZuweisen, festlegenTo devise and assign (work) to."The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot."Die Lehrerin wies ihren Schülern die Aufgabe zu, einen Fuß zu zeichnen.workbusinessorganizationjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnspielen, vorbereitenTo direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack."The soccer player set the ball to his teammate for a shot on goal. "Der Fußballspieler spielte den Ball seinem Mitspieler zu, um einen Schuss aufs Tor vorzubereiten.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFestigen, erstarrenTo solidify."The glue sets in four minutes."Der Kleber erstarrt in vier Minuten.chemistryprocessmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGerinnen, stockenTo render stiff or solid; especially, to convert into curd; to curdle."to set milk for cheese"Milch zur Käseherstellung gerinnen lassen.foodchemistrybiochemistryprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUntergehenOf a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates."The sun set behind the mountains as we finished our picnic. "Die Sonne ging hinter den Bergen unter, als wir unser Picknick beendeten.astronomyspaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufheben, annullierenTo defeat a contract."The student decided to set the contract for tutoring aside because the teacher's methods weren't working. "Der Schüler beschloss, den Vertrag für Nachhilfe aufzuheben, weil die Methoden des Lehrers nicht funktionierten.lawbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufbrechen, losgehen(now followed by "out", as in set out) To begin to move; to go forth."The children set out for school early this morning. "Die Kinder brachen heute Morgen früh zur Schule auf.actionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnsetzen, ansetzenTo produce after pollination."to set seed"Samen ansetzen.agriculturebiologyplantfruitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich festsetzen, ansetzen(of fruit) To be fixed for growth; to strike root; to begin to germinate or form."The apple seeds, carefully planted in the garden, finally started setting. "Die Apfelkerne, die sorgfältig im Garten gepflanzt wurden, begannen sich endlich festzusetzen.fruitagricultureplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich setzen(Midwestern US) To sit (be in a seated position)."He sets in that chair all day."Er sitzt den ganzen Tag in diesem Stuhl.languageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einem Vorstehhund jagenTo hunt game with the aid of a setter."The hunter was setting pointers to find the rabbits in the field. "Der Jäger jagte mit Vorstehhunden, um die Kaninchen auf dem Feld zu finden.sportanimalgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVorstehenOf a dog, to indicate the position of game."The dog sets the bird."Der Hund steht dem Vogel vor.animalgamesportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich bemühen, sich einsetzenTo apply oneself; to undertake earnestly."He's setting himself the goal of finishing the project by Friday. "Er setzt sich das Ziel, das Projekt bis Freitag fertigzustellen.actionworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVertonenTo fit music to words."The composer is setting the new poem to music for the school play. "Der Komponist vertont das neue Gedicht für das Schultheaterstück.musiclanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePflanzen, einpflanzenTo place plants or shoots in the ground; to plant."to set pear trees in an orchard"Birnbäume in einem Obstgarten einpflanzenagricultureplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErstarren, fest werdenTo become fixed or rigid; to be fastened."The broken chair leg needed to be setting firmly back into place before anyone could sit on it safely. "Das abgebrochene Stuhlbein musste fest an seinen Platz gebracht werden, bevor sich jemand sicher darauf setzen konnte.materialphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich bewegen, fließen, tendierenTo have a certain direction of motion; to flow; to move on; to tend."The current sets to the north; the tide sets to the windward."Die Strömung bewegt sich nach Norden; die Gezeiten tendieren zum Wind.directiontendencyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich einander zuwenden(country dancing) To acknowledge a dancing partner by facing him or her and moving first to one side and then to the other, while she or he does the opposite."Set to partners! was the next instruction from the caller."Wendet euch euren Partnern zu!dancecultureentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlatzieren, einstellenTo place or fix in a setting."to set a precious stone in a border of metal"Einen Edelstein in einen Metallrahmen einsetzen.positionactionplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOrdnen, vorbereitenTo put in order in a particular manner; to prepare."to set (that is, to hone) a razor"Ein Rasierer schärfen.actionprocesspositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufstellen, hinstellenTo extend and bring into position; to spread."to set the sails of a ship"die Segel eines Schiffs aufstellenpositionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVertonen, festlegenTo give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote."to set a psalm"einen Psalm vertonenmusicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinrenken, richtenTo reduce from a dislocated or fractured state."to set a broken bone"Einen gebrochenen Knochen einrenken.medicineanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSetzen, einsetzenTo lower into place and fix solidly, as the blocks of cut stone in a structure."The carpenter carefully set the new window frame into the wall. "Der Zimmermann setzte den neuen Fensterrahmen vorsichtig in die Wand ein.architecturebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSetzen, riskierenTo wager in gambling; to risk."He decided to setting his savings on the outcome of the school sports game. "Er beschloss, seine Ersparnisse auf den Ausgang des Schulsportspiels zu setzen.betgamebusinessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchmücken, verzierenTo adorn with something infixed or affixed; to stud; to variegate with objects placed here and there."The artist was setting the canvas with small, colorful beads. "Der Künstler verzierte die Leinwand mit kleinen, bunten Perlen.appearanceartstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchätzen, bewertenTo value; to rate; used with at."My parents are setting the value of a good education at a high level. "Meine Eltern schätzen den Wert einer guten Bildung sehr hoch ein.valuebusinessfinanceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFestlegen, bestimmen, ansetzenTo establish as a rule; to furnish; to prescribe; to assign."to set a good example"Ein gutes Beispiel festlegen.systemgovernmentbusinessorganizationlawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePassen, stehenTo suit; to become."It sets him ill."Es steht ihm schlecht.appearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinteilen, aufteilenTo divide a class group in a subject according to ability"The teacher is setting the students in math class according to their abilities. "Der Lehrer teilt die Schüler im Matheunterricht nach ihren Fähigkeiten ein.groupeducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchauplatz, Umgebung, RahmenThe time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario."The setting of the school play was a bustling, medieval marketplace. "Der Schauplatz des Schultheaters war ein geschäftiger mittelalterlicher Marktplatz.timeplacesituationstoryliteratureenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEinstellung, FestlegungThe act of setting."the setting of the sun"Der Sonnenuntergang.actionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFassungA piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry."The ring's setting held a beautiful, sparkling diamond. "Die Fassung des Rings hielt einen wunderschönen, funkelnden Diamanten.materialitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEinstellungA level or placement that a knob or control is set to."the volume setting on a television"die Lautstärkeeinstellung an einem FernsehertechnicalmachinedeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFestlegen, VorstehenThe act of marking the position of game, as a setter does."The setter's precise setting of the volleyball positioned the ball perfectly for the attack. "Das präzise Vorstehen des Setzers beim Volleyball positionierte den Ball perfekt für den Angriff.gamesportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHetzen mit einem SetterHunting with a setter."The dog, a trained setter, was excellent at finding the lost ball in the park. "Der Hund, ein trainierter Setter, war ausgezeichnet darin, den verlorenen Ball im Park zu finden.sportanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEinstellung, UmgebungSomething set in, or inserted."The teacher placed a new clock setting on the classroom wall. "Der Lehrer platzierte eine neue Uhreinstellung an der Klassenzimmerwand.partthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVertonung, KompositionA piece of vocal or choral music composed for particular words (set to music)."The teacher assigned a beautiful setting of the poem "Hope is the Thing with Feathers." "Der Lehrer wies eine wunderschöne Vertonung des Gedichts „Hope is the Thing with Feathers“ zu.musicessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInszenierung, BühnenbildThe mounting of a play, etc., for the stage."The theater department's elaborate setting for the school play included a miniature castle on stage. "Die aufwendige Inszenierung der Theaterabteilung für das Schultheaterstück umfasste ein Miniatur-Schloss auf der Bühne.stageentertainmentartliteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWindrichtungThe direction of a current of wind."The setting sun created a strong west wind, pushing the sailboat quickly. "Der Sonnenuntergang erzeugte eine starke Westwindrichtung, die das Segelboot schnell vorantrieb.directionweathernatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareUntergehendThat disappears below the horizon"the setting sun"die untergehende SonneastronomynatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
