das Set
set
A collection of several related objects that are sold or used as a unit.
EXAMPLE
Zum Geburtstag wünsche ich mir ein Set mit hochwertigen Pinseln.
For my birthday, I'd like a set of high-quality brushes.
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Meanings
das Set
set
The place with scenery and technical equipment where film, television, or photo shoots take place.
EXAMPLE
Während der Dreharbeiten herrschte am Set eine konzentrierte Atmosphäre.
During filming, there was a focused atmosphere on set.
das Set
set
A section of a game in certain sports such as tennis or volleyball that must be won in order to move closer to overall victory.
EXAMPLE
Die Spielerin gewann das Match in drei Sätzen.
The player won the match in three sets.
das Set
set
A sequence of music tracks that a DJ or band plays without a longer interruption.
EXAMPLE
Der DJ spielte ein einstündiges Set, das die Tanzfläche füllte.
The DJ played an hour-long set that filled the dance floor.
Usage tips
English loanword
'Set' is a word from English and is pronounced that way too. Context is crucial for understanding the specific meaning.
EXAMPLE
Die Band spielt heute Abend ein kurzes Set.
The band is playing a short set tonight.
Context clue
You can recognize the four main meanings from the context: shopping (objects), film/television (shooting location), sports (section of a game), or music (concert/DJ).
EXAMPLE
Ich habe mir ein neues Set an Kochmessern gekauft.
I bought myself a new set of kitchen knives.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'Zusammenstellung' (collection), 'Set' is often combined with its contents, e.g. 'Werkzeug-Set' (tool set), 'Schraubenzieher-Set' (screwdriver set), or 'Kosmetik-Set' (cosmetics set). You can also 'im Set kaufen' (buy something as a set).
EXAMPLE
Dieses LEGO-Set hat über tausend Teile.
This LEGO set has over a thousand pieces.
Correct preposition
When referring to the shooting location, the preposition 'am' (an dem) is almost always used. Typical phrases are 'am Set sein' (to be on set) or 'am Set arbeiten' (to work on set).
EXAMPLE
Die Stimmung am Set war trotz des langen Drehtages gut.
The mood on set was good despite the long day of filming.
Typical verbs
In a musical context, 'Set' is usually used with the verbs 'spielen' (to play, for a band) or 'auflegen' (to DJ, for a DJ).
EXAMPLE
Die Vorband hat nur ein kurzes Set gespielt.
The opening band only played a short set.
Compare with
Set vs Satz
sentence / set
Der Satz and das Set can both refer to a group of related objects. Satz is particularly suitable for a uniform series, such as tools in different sizes. Set is more general and is often used for a collection of items sold or used together.
Set
Im Laden kauft sie ein Set aus Tassen und Untertassen.
At the store, she buys a set of cups and saucers.
Satz
Im Laden kauft sie einen Satz Schraubenschlüssel in verschiedenen Größen.
At the store, she buys a set of wrenches in different sizes.
In real life
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