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settled

/ˈsɛtl̩d/

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verb

Beilegen, regeln

To conclude or resolve (something):

Examples :

"After a long discussion, the committee finally settled the date for the school picnic. "

Nach einer langen Diskussion legte der Ausschuss endlich das Datum für das Schulfest fest.

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verb

Sich beruhigen, regeln, beilegen

To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).

Examples :

"to settle her estate"

ihren Nachlass regeln

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verb

Sich beruhigen, sich legen

To become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated.

Examples :

"the weather settled; wait until the crowd settles before speaking"

Das Wetter beruhigte sich; warte, bis sich die Menge beruhigt hat, bevor du sprichst.

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verb

Sich niederlassen, ansiedeln

To establish or become established in a steady position:

Examples :

"After a long flight, the baby finally settled in his mother's arms and fell asleep. "

Nach einem langen Flug kuschelte sich das Baby endlich in die Arme seiner Mutter und schlief ein.

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verb

Sich niederlassen, ansiedeln

To fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)

Examples :

"the Saxons who settled in Britain"

Die Sachsen, die sich in Großbritannien niederließen,

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verb

Ansiedeln, besiedeln

To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).

Examples :

"The government settled farmers in the newly irrigated land. "

Die Regierung siedelte Bauern in dem neu bewässerten Land an.

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verb

Sinken, sich absetzen

To sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact.

Examples :

"After stirring the muddy water, we waited for the dirt to settle at the bottom of the glass. "

Nachdem wir das schlammige Wasser umgerührt hatten, warteten wir, bis sich der Schmutz am Boden des Glases abgesetzt hatte.

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verb

Einen Ehevertrag abschließen

To make a jointure for a spouse.

Examples :

"Before their wedding, the wealthy landowner settled a portion of his estate on his bride, ensuring her financial security should anything happen to him. "

Vor ihrer Hochzeit schloss der wohlhabende Landbesitzer einen Ehevertrag ab, in dem er einen Teil seines Anwesens seiner Braut zusicherte und so ihre finanzielle Sicherheit gewährleistete, falls ihm etwas zustoßen sollte.

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verb

trächtig werden, befruchtet werden

(of an animal) To make or become pregnant.

Examples :

"The farmer was happy that his cow had settled after the artificial insemination. "

Der Bauer freute sich, dass seine Kuh nach der künstlichen Befruchtung trächtig geworden war.

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adjective

Beruhigt, entspannt

Comfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.

Examples :

"It took me a while to feel settled after I moved to this big city."

Es dauerte eine Weile, bis ich mich beruhigt fühlte, nachdem ich in diese große Stadt gezogen war.

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