Translation of set into German
Verb
position
put something in a specific place- She set the vase on the table.Sie stellte die Vase auf den Tisch.
condition
cause to be in a particular state- The news set him thinking.Die Nachricht brachte ihn zum Nachdenken.
decide or specify
decide or clearly state something officially or formally- The teacher set the rules for the class.Der Lehrer hat die Regeln für die Klasse festgelegt.
Noun
technology
- He turned on the television set to watch the news.Er schaltete das Fernsehgerät ein, um die Nachrichten zu sehen.
math concept
- The set contains three numbers: 2, 4, and 6.Die Menge enthält drei Zahlen: 2, 4 und 6.
Adjective
preparation
ready or prepared for action or use- The actors are set for the scene..Die Schauspieler sind für die Szene bereit
planning
prearranged or established- The meeting time is set for 3 PM.Die festgelegte Besprechungszeit ist auf 15 Uhr angesetzt.
stability
fixed in position or state- The jewels were set in gold.Die Juwelen wurden in Gold festgesetzt.
determination
determined to do something- She was set on winning the race.Sie war entschlossen, das Rennen zu gewinnen.
Expressions with set: examples in English and translations in German
Synonyms and analogies of set in English
Examples of set in a sentence
They set the chairs in a circle for the meeting. The incident set her worrying about safety. His actions set the team on a new path. The committee set the deadline for submissions. She set strict criteria for the scholarship. The stars appeared as the sun set behind the mountains.
The sun set quickly, leaving the sky dark. The cement will set overnight. The glue needs time to set properly. The alarm set the whole family running. Her words set the debate in motion. Set the volume to a comfortable level. You need to set the timer for ten minutes. He set the ball with precision during the match. The coach taught her how to set effectively. We set potatoes along the sunny row. She set basil seeds after the last frost. The composer set the lyrics to a haunting melody. She set the sonnet to a classical tune. The radio set was an antique. She adjusted the set for better reception. The literary set gathered at the bookstore for readings. She was part of the elite set in the fashion industry. Each element in the set must be unique. She drew a Venn diagram to compare two sets of numbers. The set was designed to look like a 19th-century village. They built the set in just three days. The DJ's set was full of energy. They performed a set of classic hits. She increased the weight for her final set. The trainer recommended a set of ten repetitions. The match ended after three sets. He lost the final set in a tiebreaker. The set of the river current was unpredictable. Fishermen always consider the set of the ocean currents. The team is set for the match. The equipment is set for the experiment. The agenda is set for the conference. Her plans for the weekend are set and unchangeable. The concrete was set and ready to use. Her opinions were set and unchangeable. He was set on finishing the project by Friday. They are set on making the event a success.
Translations of "set" in Context ordered by category and frequency
The team will set the political satire to music as an opera.
Das Team wird die politische Satire als Oper in Musik setzen.
You shouldn't set the gain as high as possible always.
Sie sollten den Gain nicht immer so hoch wie möglich einstellen.
I can set my working time and place more or less myself.
Ich kann mir Zeit und Arbeitsort mehr oder weniger einrichten.
They will set down the rules for the competition in the official document.
Sie werden die Regeln für den Wettbewerb im offiziellen Dokument festlegen.
He found his groove in the second set and dominated the match.
Im zweiten Satz fand er seinen Rhythmus und dominierte das Spiel.
It is the mildest of this set, yet remains a favourite.
Er ist der mildeste in dieser Reihe, bleibt aber ein Favorit.
The project deadline was set through a gentleman's agreement, not official documentation.
Die Projektfrist wurde durch ein Gentlemen's Agreement festgelegt, nicht durch offizielle Dokumente.
This does not apply if the delivery date was bindingly set.
Dies gilt nicht, wenn die Lieferfrist verbindlich bestimmt war.
set: Examples and translations in context
No one is allowed to set foot in the archives without supervision.
Niemand darf ohne Aufsicht einen Fuß in das Archiv setzen.
The company plans to set this children's book to music next year.
Die Firma plant, dieses Kinderbuch nächstes Jahr in Musik zu setzen.
Without a valid badge, you can't set foot in the laboratory.
Ohne gültigen Ausweis darfst du keinen Fuß in das Labor setzen.
After the burnout, the former workaholic finally learned to set clear limits.
Nach dem Burnout lernte der frühere Workaholic endlich, klare Grenzen zu setzen.
Ships often set sail from the harbor towards the easterly horizon.
Schiffe setzen oft vom Hafen aus Kurs auf den östlichen Horizont.
A clear business plan makes it easier to set measurable goals.
Ein klarer Geschäftsplan erleichtert es, messbare Ziele zu setzen.
The personal assistant can set reminders for important deadlines automatically.
Der virtuelle Assistent kann automatisch Erinnerungen für wichtige Fristen setzen.
In fashion circles, certain influencers rule the roost and set the trends.
In Modekreisen geben bestimmte Influencer den Ton an und setzen die Trends.
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