umsetzen
to implement
To put a plan, idea, or project into action; to realize something.
EXAMPLE
Wir müssen den neuen Marketingplan so schnell wie möglich umsetzen.
We need to implement the new marketing plan as quickly as possible.
umsetzen
to implement / move
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Meanings
umsetzen
to move
To bring or place something or someone in another location.
EXAMPLE
Könntest du bitte die Pflanze in den größeren Topf umsetzen?
Could you please move the plant into the larger pot?
umsetzen
to generate revenue
In a business context, it means to sell goods or services and thereby generate a certain amount of revenue.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen hat im letzten Quartal über eine Million Euro umgesetzt.
The company generated over one million euros in revenue last quarter.
umsetzen
to convert
In chemistry or biology, to convert one substance into another.
EXAMPLE
Enzyme helfen dabei, Nahrung in Energie umzusetzen.
Enzymes help convert food into energy.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Umsetzen' (to implement/move/convert) is a separable verb. The prefix 'um' goes at the end in a main clause, remains attached to the verb in a subordinate clause, and in the infinitive with 'zu', 'zu' goes between the prefix and the verb.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma setzt die neue Strategie konsequent um.
The company is consistently implementing the new strategy.
Word formation
The verb consists of the prefix 'um' and the verb 'setzen' (to set/put). The prefix 'um' often indicates a change, a transformation, or a relocation, which can be seen in all meanings of the word.
EXAMPLE
Eine Idee in die Realität umzusetzen, ist oft der schwierigste Schritt.
Turning an idea into reality is often the most difficult step.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'to realize/implement', 'umsetzen' is often used with abstract concepts. Typical objects are: a plan, an idea, a strategy, a concept, or a project.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung will die Reformen im nächsten Jahr umsetzen.
The government wants to implement the reforms next year.
Context clue
When 'umsetzen' is used in connection with money, trade, or companies, it usually means to generate a certain amount of revenue. The object is then often a sum of money.
EXAMPLE
Der kleine Laden hat im Weihnachtsgeschäft erstaunlich viel umgesetzt.
The small shop generated an astonishing amount of revenue during the Christmas business.
Compare with
durchführenausführenversetzenverlegendurchsetzenrealisierenumwandelnverwirklichenvollziehenhandhabenimplementieren
umsetzen vs durchführen
to carry out
Durchführen and umsetzen can both express the realization of something planned. Umsetzen emphasizes turning an idea, plan, or project into reality. Durchführen is especially suitable for the organized execution of a specific planned action, experiment, or event.
umsetzen
Das Team setzt das neue Verkehrskonzept schrittweise um.
The team is implementing the new traffic plan step by step.
durchführen
Das Team führt die im Verkehrskonzept geplante Befragung durch.
The team is carrying out the survey planned in the traffic plan.
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