Place - translation, pronunciation and examples
place
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When to use place
die Vase stellen
den Stuhl stellen
die Lampe stellen
Gegenstände stellen
Möbel stellen
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Same basic verb: to put something in a particular spot; neutral and general.
Very general and common; less formal than 'place'.
Often implies placing with intent or resulting state (set something down/ set in position).
To put something down, often implying a flat or horizontal placement (lay down).
More specific: to put in place and prepare for use, often technical or permanent.
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What's the difference between place / put / set / lay / install / set up
Same basic verb: to put something in a particular spot; neutral and general.
Please place the vase on the table.
Пожалуйста, поставь вазу на стол.
Put the book on the shelf.
Положи книгу на полку.
Often implies placing with intent or resulting state (set something down/ set in position).
She set the plate on the table.
Она поставила тарелку на стол.
To put something down, often implying a flat or horizontal placement (lay down).
Lay the tiles evenly across the floor.
Постелите плитку ровно по всему полу.
More specific: to put in place and prepare for use, often technical or permanent.
They will install the new heater next week.
Они установят новый обогреватель на следующей неделе.
Phrasal verb: to arrange or assemble something so it is ready to use; can be technical or organisational.
We need to set up the projector before the meeting.
Нам нужно подготовить проектор перед совещанием.
Usually technical: to fix or attach something onto a surface; emphasizes attachment.
They mounted the TV on the wall.
Они смонтировали телевизор на стене.
Position the lamp so it doesn’t glare into the room.
Расположите лампу так, чтобы она не бликовала в комнате.
More formal: to place or locate in a particular position, often used for buildings or contexts.
The village is situated near the river.
Деревня расположена рядом с рекой.
More formal: to put or leave something somewhere, often temporarily or as a deposit; can be financial.
Please deposit your luggage at the front desk.
Пожалуйста, сдайте багаж на стойке регистрации.
To put in order or organize the placement; implies planning/ordering rather than just putting down.
Arrange the books by size on the shelf.
Расположи книги по размеру на полке.
Often means to assign or place people/units at a post or location (to station troops/guards).
They stationed guards at every entrance.
Они разместили охрану на каждом входе.
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How to pronounce place and what this word means
place translation: ставить. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce place
/ˈpleɪs/
place translation
ставить
place examples
Please place the lamp on the side table next to the sofa.
place transcription
/ˈpleɪs/, /tə ˈpleɪs/
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place meaning: what does it mean?
put in place
place pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
place is pronounced as /ˈpleɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
place definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please place the lamp on the side table next to the sofa. Translation: Ставьте лампу на небольшой столик рядом с диваном.
Is place part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?
Yes, place (ставить) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is place part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, place (ставить) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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