ansetzen
[ˈʔanˌzɛtsn̩] verb C1- to set, to place, ready (an implement or tool in the required position for its usage, implying an intent to start using it, e.g. a chisel on stone, a pen on paper, a bottle on the lips) · den Rotstift ansetzen to start cutting down expenses· Bevor du die Bohrmaschine ansetzt, solltest du sichergehen, dass dort in der Wand keine Stromleitung verläuft. Before you place the drill [on the wall], make sure there's no electrical wire in the wall at that point.
- to schedule, to set (a meeting, a procedure, an election) · In diesem Fall wird ein Ersatztermin angesetzt. In this case an alternative date will be set.· Für nächsten März sind Neuwahlen angesetzt. Elections are scheduled for next March.
- to prepare (a concoction or mixture, such as to start a process that results in the intended product, e.g. fermentation or acquiring a certain aroma)
- to develop, to start forming (seeds, rust, a patina, etc.) · Staub ansetzen to gather dust
- to set someone on something or someone, to set someone to some task (e.g. tracking dogs on a person, detectives or lawyers on a case, workers on a problem) · Die Firma hat ihre Anwälte darauf angesetzt, das zu verhindern. The company set their lawyers to the task of preventing that.
- to begin, to attempt (an act, especially movement, either being interrupted or not yet having had the chance to fully perform it) · zum Überholvorgang ansetzen to begin the overtaking process· Er setzte zu einer Antwort an, wurde aber unterbrochen. He started to answer, but was interrupted.
Verb forms
- Infinitive
- ansetzen
- Present (er)
- setzt an
- Präteritum (er)
- setzte an
- Perfekt (er)
- hat angesetzt
- Infinitive with zu
- anzusetzen
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