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setting
The setting of a narrative; the time, place, and circumstances in which the plot of a book, film, or game takes place.
Das Buch hat ein faszinierendes Setting im mittelalterlichen Japan.
The book has a fascinating setting in medieval Japan.
setting
The environment, framework, or external conditions for a particular real event or situation.
Für die Konferenz haben wir ein professionelles Setting in einem modernen Hotel gewählt.
For the conference, we chose a professional setting in a modern hotel.
settings
(Usually in the plural) The settings or configuration options of a computer program, an app, or an electronic device.
Ich muss in den Settings die Sprache auf Deutsch umstellen.
I need to change the language to German in the settings.
'Setting' is a word from English that is often used in German. The pronunciation is based on English.
Der Regisseur wählte ein ungewöhnliches Setting für seinen Film.
The director chose an unusual setting for his film.
The meaning often depends on the number. In the singular ('das Setting'), it usually means the setting of a story or event. In the plural ('die Settings'), it almost always means the settings of a device or program.
Das Setting des Romans ist eine fiktive Stadt im 22. Jahrhundert.
The setting of the novel is a fictional city in the 22nd century.
In the meaning 'Schauplatz' (setting/location), 'Setting' is used especially when talking about books, films, or video games. Typical adjectives are 'historisch' (historical), 'futuristisch' (futuristic), or 'realistisch' (realistic).
Das Spiel überzeugt durch sein detailreiches, futuristisches Setting.
The game impresses with its detailed, futuristic setting.
When 'Settings' is used in the plural, it refers to configuration options in software or on electronic devices. Typical verbs in this context are 'ändern' (to change), 'anpassen' (to adjust), or 'speichern' (to save).
Ich muss in den Settings die Benachrichtigungen deaktivieren.
I need to deactivate the notifications in the settings.
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Rahmen and Setting can describe the external conditions of an event or situation. „Rahmen“ usually emphasizes the organizational or social context, while „Setting“ focuses more on the specific environment and arrangement. Choose „Rahmen“ for the general context and „Setting“ for the precisely designed situation.
Das Setting der Veranstaltung war ein kleiner Raum mit gedämpftem Licht.
The event’s setting was a small room with subdued lighting.
Der Rahmen der Veranstaltung war freundlich und gut organisiert.
The event had a friendly and well-organized atmosphere.
