versetzen
transfer · put · stand up · promote · put oneself
Etwas oder jemanden an einen anderen Ort bringen oder eine Person in eine neue Stellung oder Aufgabe schicken.
The German verb "versetzen" is composed of the prefix "ver-" and the verb "setzen", which means "to set" or "to put."
Meaning:
- versetzen means "to transfer", "to move", or "to displace" someone or something to a different place or position.
- It can also mean "to stand someone up" (in a social context, e.g., failing to meet someone as arranged).
- In education, it means "to promote" a student to the next grade level.
Similar words:
- verschieben (to postpone, rearrange time or place)
- verlegen (to reschedule, relocate)
- transportieren (to transport)
Difference:
- versetzen often implies moving a person or thing specifically to a different place or status, sometimes permanently or formally (e.g., job transfer, promotion).
- verschieben focuses more on rescheduling or postponing.
- verlegen is often used for changing location or time but can also mean misplacing.
Example:
Der Lehrer hat die Schülerin in die nächste Klasse versetzt.
(The teacher promoted the student to the next grade.)
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Examples
Morgen wird man ihn in eine andere Abteilung versetzen.verb
Tomorrow they will transfer him to another department.
Er versucht, sie in Panik zu versetzen.verb
He is trying to put her in a state of panic.
Die Firma will ihn in ein anderes Büro versetzen.verb
The company wants to transfer him to another office.
Warum versetzt du mich schon wieder?verb
Why are you standing me up again?
Sie wurde in die nächste Klasse versetzt.verb
She was promoted to the next grade.
Kannst du dich in meine Lage versetzen?verb
Can you put yourself in my position?
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