setting

ˈsɛtɪŋ
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setting: position of a control or knob
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Translation of setting from English into Swedish,

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Noun

1.

control level

position of a control or knob
  • Set the oven to the highest setting.Ställ in ugnen på högsta inställningen.
2.

story context

time and place where a story happens
  • The setting of the novel is in 19th century London.Miljön i romanen är 1800-talets London.
3.

positioning

position or adjustment of something
  • Check the setting of the thermostat before leaving..Kontrollera inställningen på termostaten innan du går

Adjective

1.

adjustment

adjusting to a particular state
  • The setting temperature was just right for baking.Inställningstemperaturen var precis rätt för bakning.
2.

astronomy

Rare
disappearing below the horizon
Rare
nedgående sjunkande
  • The setting sun painted the sky orange.Den nedgående solen målade himlen orange.

Expressions with setting: examples in English and translations in Swedish

kuvert
The place setting included a fork, knife, and spoon.
solnedgång
nedgående sol
We watched the setting sun from the beach.
bordsdukning
The table setting included a plate, fork, knife, and spoon.
tidsinställning
Set the oven's time setting to twenty minutes for the cookies.
målformulering
målsättning
Effective goal setting is crucial for personal development..
prioritering
Good priority setting helps managers handle many projects at once.

Images of setting

  • setting: position of a control or knob
    (control level) inställning
  • setting: tableware for one person
    (table arrangement) kuvert
  • setting: metal piece holding a gem in jewelry
    (jewelry) fattning

Synonyms and analogies of setting in English

Examples of setting in a sentence

  • The washing machine was on the wrong setting.
  • The setting of the film was a futuristic city.
  • In the play, the setting shifts to a small village.
  • Adjust the setting of the camera for better focus.
  • The setting of the machine was incorrect.
  • The setting included a fork, knife, and spoon.
set
sɛt
Verb
tr.
1.

position

put something in a specific place
  • She set the vase on the table.Hon ställde vasen på bordet.
2.

condition

cause to be in a particular state
få att vara sätta i ett tillstånd orsaka att vara
  • The news set him thinking.Nyheterna fick honom att tänka.
3.

decide or specify

decide or clearly state something officially or formally
  • The teacher set the rules for the class.Läraren fastställde reglerna för klassen.
Noun
1.

technology

US
device for receiving broadcast signals
US
tv-apparat capparat c
  • He turned on the television set to watch the news.Han satte på tv-apparaten för att titta på nyheterna.
2.

social group

group of people with shared interests
  • The jazz set meets every Friday night.Jazzkretsen träffas varje fredagskväll.
3.

math concept

TECH.
group of distinct objects treated as one whole
TECH.
  • The set contains three numbers: 2, 4, and 6.Mängden innehåller tre tal: 2, 4 och 6.
Adjective
1.

preparation

ready or prepared for action or use
  • The actors are set for the scene..Skådespelarna är redo för scenen
2.

planning

prearranged or established
  • The meeting time is set for 3 PM.Mötet är fastställt till kl. 15.
3.

stability

fixed in position or state
  • The jewels were set in gold.Juvelerna var infattade i guld.
4.

determination

determined to do something
  • She was set on winning the race.Hon var fast besluten att vinna loppet.

Expressions with set: examples in English and translations in Swedish

ställa i ordning
förbereda
They set up the equipment for the concert.
redo
förberedd
We are all set for the trip.
lämna av
släppa av
The bus set down passengers at the station.
sätta sin fot
She never set foot in that house again.
ställa tillbaka klockan
vrida tillbaka klockan
Remember to set back the clock before you go to bed.
tända eld på
sätta eld på
The vandals set fire to the abandoned building.

Translations of "setting" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
inställningnmf.

Dial the knob slowly until you reach the desired setting.

Vrid sakta på vredet tills du kommer till önskad inställning.

miljönmf.

The film's gothic setting immersed viewers in a world of gloom.

Film-ens gotiska miljö drog in tittarna i en dyster värld.

fastställandenn.

There is mention of planning future investments and setting strategic axes.

Man talar om planering av framtida investeringar och fastställande av strategiska nav.

lägenn.

Their house is further away but has a more peaceful setting.

Deras hus ligger längre bort men har ett lugnare läge.

inramningnmf.

The snowed mountains provided an ideal setting for ski enthusiasts today.

De snötäckta bergen gav i dag en perfekt inramning för alla skidåkare.

Adjective / Participle
sattpp.

Officials blamed him for setting fire to the city park's wooden benches.

Myndigheterna höll honom ansvarig för att ha satt eld på stadens parkbänkar i trä.

sjunkandeadj.

She giggles and smiles and lingers in the setting sun.

Hon fnittrar och ler och dröjer i den sjunkande solen.

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setting: Examples and translations in context

A looser setting on the machine led to malfunctions during operation.

En lösare inställning på maskinen ledde till fel under körningen.

The technician put me wise to a hidden setting that fixes the problem.

Teknikern invigde mig i en dold inställning som löser problemet.

She measured the drying time to determine the best setting on her dryer.

Hon mätte torktiden för att hitta den bästa inställningen på sin torktumlare.

The portrait mode setting on my phone creates a perfect depth-of-field effect.

Inställningen för porträttläge på min telefon ger en perfekt skärpedjupseffekt.

Using an auto power off setting extends the lifespan of the appliance.

Om du använder inställningen för automatisk avstängning förlänger du apparatens livslängd.

With the freer setting on the machine, the task was completed more efficiently.

Med den friare inställningen på maskinen blev arbetet klart mer effektivt.

The low beam setting is perfect for suburban night driving.

Inställningen för halvljus är perfekt när du kör i förorterna på natten.

Our new conditioner has a setting for both heating and cooling.

Vår nya luftkonditionering har inställningar för både värme och kyla.

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