nounnounnoun
das Umsetzen, Umsetzer
implement
The German word "umsetzen" is a verb made up of "um" and "setzen".
- setzen means "to set" or "to place".
- The prefix um- often implies "around," "about," or "changing" something.
Meaning:
"Umsetzen" generally means:
- to implement or to carry out (ideas, plans).
- to transform or convert (something into another form).
- to relocate or move (something).
Similar words:
- realisieren (to realize / implement)
- durchführen (to carry out / execute)
- verwandeln (to transform)
- verschieben (to move / shift)
Differences:
- umsetzen emphasizes putting into action or changing position/state.
- realisieren focuses on making an idea reality.
- durchführen stresses carrying out a procedure or process.
- verwandeln implies a thorough transformation/change in nature.
- verschieben is purely about physically moving something without implying implementation.
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Examples
Das Umsetzen der Idee ist schwierig.noun
The implementation of the idea is difficult.
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