gesetzt
composed
Appearing calm, dignified, and thoughtful, especially in a person's behavior or manner.
EXAMPLE
Für sein Alter wirkt der junge Mann schon erstaunlich gesetzt.
For his age, the young man already seems remarkably composed.
gesetzt
composed
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Meanings
gesetzten Alters
of advanced age
Relatively old or no longer young.
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein Mann gesetzten Alters und arbeitet noch immer als Arzt.
He is a man of advanced age and still works as a doctor.
gesetzt den Fall
assuming that
Assuming that something happens or is true; this formal expression introduces a condition or a possible situation.
EXAMPLE
Gesetzt den Fall, dass der Zug ausfällt, nehmen wir den Bus.
Assuming that the train is canceled, we'll take the bus.
Forms
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to gesetzt.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to gesetzt.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to gesetzt.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
When describing a person, 'gesetzt' (composed) is especially commonly used with 'Auftreten' (manner) and 'Wesen' (nature). These collocations refer to the impression a person makes through their behavior.
EXAMPLE
Mit ihrem gesetzten Auftreten strahlte die junge Anwältin viel Sicherheit aus.
With her composed manner, the young lawyer radiated a great deal of confidence.
Fixed expression
The fixed expression 'gesetzten Alters' (of advanced age) usually comes directly after a term referring to a person and takes the form of a genitive. The expression is formal and is often used as a polite way of describing someone's age.
EXAMPLE
Eine Dame gesetzten Alters bat mich um Hilfe mit ihrem Koffer.
A lady of advanced age asked me for help with her suitcase.
Sentence structure with 'dass'
After 'gesetzt den Fall' (assuming that), a 'dass' clause can follow, with the verb at the end. If the main clause follows, it begins directly with the conjugated verb.
EXAMPLE
Gesetzt den Fall, dass die Reparatur länger dauert, können wir bei Freunden übernachten.
Assuming that the repairs take longer, we can stay with friends.
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