aufstellen
set up · arrange · put up
Etwas an einen bestimmten Ort bringen und so hinstellen oder anordnen, dass es bereit ist oder benutzt werden kann.
The German verb "aufstellen" can be translated as "to set up," "to erect," or "to position." It derives from the components "auf" meaning "up" or "on" and "stellen" meaning "to place" or "to set." The term is often used in contexts like setting up equipment, erecting a structure, or formulating a theory or plan.
Similar German words include "errichten" (to erect in context of buildings), "montieren" (to assemble, usually machinery or equipment), and "organisieren" (to organize). The main difference lies in their specific usage relative to the context: "errichten" is more specific to construction, "montieren" to mechanical assembly, and "organisieren" to the arrangement of events or management structures. On the other hand, "aufstellen" has a broader application, ranging from physical installation to abstract idea formulation.
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Examples
Wir stellen das Zelt auf.verb
We set up the tent.
Sie stellen die Stühle für die Veranstaltung auf.verb
They are setting up the chairs for the event.
Man stellt einen Tisch im Raum auf.verb
One sets up a table in the room.
Sie stellen den Tisch mitten im Zimmer auf.verb
They set up the table in the middle of the room.
Er stellt die Stühle ordentlich im Raum auf.verb
He arranges the chairs neatly in the room.
Warum habt ihr gestern die Warnschilder nicht früher aufgestellt?verb
Why didn’t you put up the warning signs earlier yesterday?
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