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setup
The arrangement, configuration, or installation of devices, components, or an environment for a specific purpose. It often refers to technical systems such as computers, sound systems, or stages.
Mein neues Gaming-Setup hat zwei Monitore und eine mechanische Tastatur.
My new gaming setup has two monitors and a mechanical keyboard.
setup
A deliberately created situation intended to deceive someone, lure them into a trap, or make them take the blame for something.
Der Detektiv merkte schnell, dass die ganze Sache ein Setup war, um ihn hereinzulegen.
The detective quickly realized that the whole thing was a setup to frame him.
'Das Setup' (the setup) is a loanword from English that is very common in colloquial German. It is used especially in technical areas, gaming, or the entertainment industry.
Für das Homeoffice braucht er ein gutes technisches Setup.
For working from home, he needs a good technical setup.
In the technical meaning, 'Setup' (setup) is often used as part of compounds such as 'Gaming-Setup' (gaming setup), 'Computer-Setup' (computer setup), or 'Studio-Setup' (studio setup). Typical verbs are 'aufbauen' (to set up/build) or 'einrichten' (to set up/configure).
Er hat sein ganzes Geld in sein neues Gaming-Setup investiert.
He invested all his money in his new gaming setup.
In German, 'das Setup' (the setup) usually describes the finished arrangement and combination of devices. It refers to the result, that is, how things are configured, not the installation process itself.
Zeig mir mal dein Schreibtisch-Setup, ich brauche Inspiration.
Show me your desk setup sometime; I need inspiration.
The meaning 'Falle' (trap) or 'Intrige' (scheme) is less common and becomes clear from the context. It typically appears in crime stories, films, or narratives involving deception and betrayal.
Der Kommissar erkannte, dass die Beweise nur Teil eines cleveren Setups waren.
The inspector realized that the evidence was only part of a clever setup.
trap
A Falle (trap) and a Setup (setup) can both be deliberately created deceptions targeting someone. Falle usually emphasizes luring someone in or putting them in a difficult situation; Setup can additionally refer to a staged accusation or deception. Use Falle when someone is being lured in and Setup for a staged scene.
Die Betrüger arrangierten ein Setup, bei dem es so aussah, als hätte er das Geld gestohlen.
The scammers staged a setup in which it looked as though he had stolen the money.
Die Betrüger stellten ihm eine Falle, indem sie ihn zu einem scheinbar sicheren Treffen lockten.
The scammers set a trap for him by luring him to what seemed like a safe meeting.
