umstellen
rearrange · move · change
Etwas an einen anderen Platz bringen oder die Ordnung von Dingen verändern.
The German word "umstellen" is a verb composed of:
- "um" (around, about)
- "stellen" (to place, to put)
Meaning:
"Umstellen" primarily means to rearrange or to reposition something. It can also mean to surround (e.g., Polizei stellt das Gebäude um – Police surrounds the building) depending on context.
Similar words:
- "verschieben" (to shift, to move)
- "verlegen" (to relocate)
- "neu anordnen" (to rearrange)
Difference:
- "Umstellen" focuses on changing the arrangement or positioning physically or structurally, often with different placements.
- "Verschieben" generally means shifting or postponing, often implying movement without full rearrangement.
- "Verlegen" usually refers to relocating or rescheduling something.
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Examples
Wir müssen die Möbel umstellen.verb
We have to rearrange the furniture.
Sie stellt den Tisch um.verb
She moves the table.
Bitte umstellen Sie die Möbel für das Fest.verb
Please rearrange the furniture for the party.
Er muss seinen Tagesablauf umstellen.verb
He has to change his daily routine.
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