niederlassen
settle down
An einem Ort bleiben und dort wohnen oder arbeiten, oft für längere Zeit.
The German word "niederlassen" is a separable verb composed of:
- nieder (down, downward)
- lassen (to let, to allow)
Meaning:
"niederlassen" means "to settle down", "to establish oneself", or "to take up residence" at a place. It often refers to people or animals choosing a place to stay or live permanently or for a significant period.
Similar words:
- ansiedeln (to settle, colonize)
- sich niederlassen (reflexive form, to settle down)
- sesshaft werden (to become sedentary)
Differences:
- ansiedeln often has a formal or official tone, like establishing a colony or business.
- sesshaft werden focuses more on adopting a sedentary lifestyle after a nomadic phase.
- niederlassen is more general, emphasizing the act of settling in a particular location.
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Examples
Wir wollen uns am Seeufer niederlassen.verb
We want to settle down on the lakeshore.
Viele Vögel lassen sich im Herbst dort nieder.verb
Many birds settle down there in the autumn.
Nach der langen Reise ließ er sich endlich nieder.verb
After the long journey, he finally settled down.
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