located / situated
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to be located
To be placed, established, or based in a specific place or geographic area.
Das neue Forschungszentrum ist im Technologiepark am Stadtrand angesiedelt.
The new research center is located in the technology park on the outskirts of the city.
to be situated
To be classified or positioned thematically, qualitatively, or hierarchically in a certain area or at a certain level.
Der Film ist thematisch im Bereich des psychologischen Thrillers angesiedelt.
The film is thematically situated in the area of the psychological thriller.
settled
Refers to people or groups who have been brought to, or have decided to move to, a new area and live there.
Die neu angesiedelten Fachkräfte beleben die Wirtschaft der kleinen Stadt.
The newly settled skilled workers are revitalizing the economy of the small town.
'Angesiedelt' is the past participle of the verb 'ansiedeln' (to settle/establish). This verb consists of the prefix 'an-' (which indicates a position or place) and the verb 'siedeln' (to settle, live).
Die Regierung versucht, neue Industrien in der Region anzusiedeln.
The government is trying to establish new industries in the region.
In the meanings 'to be located' or 'to be classified', 'angesiedelt' is usually used with a form of 'sein' (to be). The structure is: subject + sein + place/area + angesiedelt.
Die Firma ist in einem modernen Bürogebäude angesiedelt.
The company is located in a modern office building.
When referring to people who have moved, 'angesiedelt' is often used like a normal adjective before the noun. It then describes a characteristic of the people.
Die neu angesiedelten Familien erhalten Unterstützung von der Gemeinde.
The newly settled families receive support from the municipality.
In the meaning 'to be located', 'angesiedelt' is very often used in business contexts for companies, factories, or entire industries.
Viele IT-Unternehmen sind im Silicon Valley angesiedelt.
Many IT companies are located in Silicon Valley.
In the figurative meaning, 'angesiedelt' is often combined with adverbs such as 'thematisch' (thematically), 'inhaltlich' (in terms of content), or 'qualitativ' (qualitatively) to classify something into a category.
Qualitativ ist dieses Produkt im oberen Segment angesiedelt.
In terms of quality, this product is positioned in the upper segment.
located / convenient
Gelegen primarily describes the physical location of a building or place. Angesiedelt can also indicate a location, but for an institution it emphasizes more that it is established or based there. With institutions, both are therefore often possible, but they have different emphases.
Das Forschungsinstitut ist seit seiner Gründung am Stadtrand angesiedelt.
The research institute has been based on the outskirts of the city since its founding.
Das Forschungsinstitut ist am Stadtrand gelegen.
The research institute is located on the outskirts of the city.
