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angesetzt
scheduled
Planned or scheduled for a specific time.
example
Die Prüfung ist für nächsten Dienstag angesetzt.
The exam is scheduled for next Tuesday.
angesetzt
scheduled / stuck / set
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Angesetzt' is the past participle of the verb 'ansetzen'. The different meanings of the adjective derive directly from the meanings of this verb.
EXAMPLE
Der Gärtner hat neue Rosen im Garten angesetzt.
The gardener planted new roses in the garden.
Context clue
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'angesetzt' from the context. If it is about appointments, it means 'geplant' (planned). If it is about cooking, it means 'angebrannt' (burnt). With plants, it refers to the formation of flowers or fruit.
EXAMPLE
Das Meeting ist für 10 Uhr angesetzt.
The meeting is scheduled for 10 o'clock.
Sentence structure and use
In the meaning 'geplant' (planned), 'angesetzt' is often used with the preposition 'für' or 'auf' to name the time. The structure is: Etwas ist für/auf [Zeitpunkt] angesetzt.
EXAMPLE
Die Operation ist für Freitagmorgen angesetzt.
The operation is scheduled for Friday morning.
Use as part of a verb
When it is about plants, 'angesetzt' is usually part of the perfect tense of the verb 'ansetzen'. The typical sentence structure is: [Pflanze] hat [Blüten/Früchte] angesetzt.
EXAMPLE
Unsere Tomatenpflanzen haben schon viele kleine Früchte angesetzt.
Our tomato plants have already set many small fruits.
Compare with
angesetzt vs geplant
planned
'geplant' and 'angesetzt' can both say that something is not happening spontaneously, but was decided in advance. 'geplant' is more general and fits many things: a trip, a change, a conversation, or an action. 'angesetzt' is used mainly when an appointment or point in time has been set. It sounds more natural with meetings, exams, sessions, or games. Learners may confuse the words because a scheduled appointment is also planned. But not everything planned is automatically 'angesetzt'. 'angesetzt' especially emphasizes the fixed time.
angesetzt
Am Morgen wurde die Besprechung für 14 Uhr angesetzt.
In the morning, the meeting was scheduled for 2 p.m.
geplant
Die geplante Renovierung der Küche dauert zwei Wochen.
The planned kitchen renovation will take two weeks.
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