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Stellen - translation, pronunciation and examples

stellen
[ˈʃtɛlən]

place

🇩🇪 German
[ˈʃtɛlən]
Meaning of stellen

put in place

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Part of speechverb
Pronunciation[ˈʃtɛlən]
CEFRA2
How important is this wordvery often
place

When to use stellen

place the vase

die Vase stellen

place the chair

den Stuhl stellen

place the lamp

die Lampe stellen

place items

Gegenstände stellen

place furniture

Möbel stellen

stellen usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Bitte stellen Sie die Vase auf den Tisch.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Wir stellen den Stuhl ans Fenster.

Similar words

stellen

Neutral and slightly formal: means to place something in a specific, often thoughtful or neat position.

setzen

The most general and everyday option: means to put something or someone into a place, often simply “put there.”

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stellen belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

stellenplace
Unordnungmess
Staubdust
Fleckstain
Mülltrash
Werkzeugtool
Waschbeckensink

stellen synonyms

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What's the difference between stellen / setzen

🇩🇪German
stellen

Neutral and slightly formal: means to place something in a specific, often thoughtful or neat position.

A2Often

Wir platzieren die Vase auf dem Tisch neben dem Fenster.

Мы ставим вазу на стол рядом с окном.

🇩🇪German

The most general and everyday option: means to put something or someone into a place, often simply “put there.”

A2Very Often

Ich setze die Kerze auf das Regal.

Я ставлю свечу на полку.

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How to pronounce stellen and what this word means

stellen translation: place. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce stellen

[ˈʃtɛlən]

stellen translation

place

stellen examples

Bitte stellen Sie die Vase auf den Tisch.

stellen transcription

[ˈʃtɛlən]

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stellen meaning: what does it mean?

etwas an einen bestimmten Platz bringen oder hinstellen

stellen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

stellen is pronounced as [ˈʃtɛlən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

stellen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Bitte stellen Sie die Vase auf den Tisch. Translation: Пожалуйста, поставьте вазу на стол.

Is stellen part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, stellen (place) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is stellen part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, stellen (place) 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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