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The arrangement of the players of a team at the beginning of a sports competition, determined by the coach.
Der Trainer hat die Aufstellung für das heutige Spiel bekannt gegeben.
The coach has announced the lineup for today's game.
'Aufstellung' is a noun derived from the separable verb 'aufstellen'. 'Aufstellen' means to place or set something up. The 'Aufstellung' is the result of this action—that is, the way something has been placed or arranged.
Wir müssen die Stühle für die Veranstaltung noch aufstellen.
We still have to set up the chairs for the event.
The exact meaning of 'Aufstellung' is almost always clear from context. In sports, people talk about the team's 'Aufstellung' (lineup). In business contexts, it refers to an 'Aufstellung' (breakdown/list) of costs or data. In everyday life, it often refers to the arrangement of furniture.
Der Trainer war mit der Aufstellung seiner Mannschaft unzufrieden.
The coach was unhappy with his team's lineup.
In a sports context, 'Aufstellung' is often combined with verbs such as 'bekannt geben' (to announce), 'ändern' (to change), or 'festlegen' (to determine). You can also say 'in der Aufstellung stehen' (to be in the lineup).
Der Trainer hat die Aufstellung erst kurz vor dem Spiel festgelegt.
The coach determined the lineup only shortly before the game.
When a list of facts or figures is meant, 'Aufstellung' is often used with a genitive or the preposition 'von' to specify the content. Typical verbs are 'erstellen' (to create), 'anfordern' (to request), or 'prüfen' (to check).
Könnten Sie mir bitte eine Aufstellung der offenen Rechnungen schicken?
Could you please send me a list of the outstanding invoices?
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'die Liste' and 'die Aufstellung' can both be a written collection of information. 'Liste' is the more general and everyday word. You use it for names, tasks, shopping items, or short points. 'Aufstellung' sounds more factual and precise. It fits especially when information is compiled in detail, for example costs, figures, or facts. Learners may confuse the words because an 'Aufstellung' often looks like a list. In practical terms: for simple points, you usually say 'Liste'; for a more detailed compilation, you are more likely to say 'Aufstellung'.
Nach der Reise hat sie eine Aufstellung aller Kosten gemacht.
After the trip, she made a breakdown of all the costs.
Bei der Arbeit steht dein Name schon auf der Liste für den Sprachkurs.
At work, your name is already on the list for the language course.