das Aufstellen
setting up
The act of erecting or placing an object in a specific location so that it stands there.
EXAMPLE
Beim Aufstellen des Zeltes haben wir die Anleitung beachtet.
When setting up the tent, we followed the instructions.
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Meanings
das Aufstellen
arranging
The act of arranging or positioning people or things in a particular order or formation.
EXAMPLE
Das Aufstellen der Schüler vor dem Gebäude dauerte nur wenige Minuten.
Arranging the students in front of the building took only a few minutes.
das Aufstellen
drawing up
The process of preparing and formulating a list, plan, bill, or claim.
EXAMPLE
Das Aufstellen des Haushaltsplans nahm mehrere Tage in Anspruch.
Drawing up the budget plan took several days.
das Aufstellen
selecting
The selection and nomination of people for a team, position, or election.
EXAMPLE
Das Aufstellen der Mannschaft für das Endspiel war schwierig.
Selecting the team for the final was difficult.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Aufstellen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Aufstellens |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Aufstellen | – |
| accusative | das Aufstellen | – |
| dative | dem Aufstellen | – |
| genitive | des Aufstellens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Das Aufstellen' (setting up) is the nominalized form of the separable verb 'aufstellen' (to set up). In this form, the prefix 'auf' remains connected to 'stellen'; typical complements follow, for example with 'von' (of) or in the genitive.
EXAMPLE
Beim Aufstellen der Möbel halfen alle mit.
Everyone helped set up the furniture.
Typical collocations
When referring to placing an object, 'das Aufstellen' (setting up) is often followed by specific objects or fixtures. Common examples include 'das Aufstellen eines Zeltes' (setting up a tent), 'das Aufstellen von Möbeln' (setting up furniture), and 'das Aufstellen eines Schildes' (putting up a sign).
EXAMPLE
Für das Aufstellen des Weihnachtsbaums brauchten wir drei Leute.
It took three people to set up the Christmas tree.
Order and formation
In this meaning, 'das Aufstellen' (arranging) often refers to forming a line or a particular formation. Typical complements are groups of people, teams, or objects that are being put into an orderly arrangement.
EXAMPLE
Beim Aufstellen der Kinder für das Gruppenfoto gab es viel Gelächter.
There was a lot of laughter while the children were being arranged for the group photo.
Lists and plans
When referring to preparing written content, 'das Aufstellen' (drawing up) is often combined with 'einer Liste' (a list), 'eines Plans' (a plan), 'einer Rechnung' (a bill), or 'einer Statistik' (a statistic). The complement names the result being prepared.
EXAMPLE
Das Aufstellen einer detaillierten Kostenliste übernahm die Buchhaltung.
The accounting department took care of drawing up a detailed cost list.
Team and election
In this meaning, 'das Aufstellen' (selecting) is often used with 'einer Mannschaft' (a team) or 'von Kandidaten' (candidates). The focus is on selecting people for a particular task, position, or election.
EXAMPLE
Das Aufstellen von Kandidaten für die Kommunalwahl ist Aufgabe der Parteien.
The parties are responsible for selecting candidates for the local elections.
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