Einstellen
Example: Wir müssen die Maschine vor der Produktion richtig einstellen.
Definition
"Einstellen" means to adjust or set up a device, machine, or system so that it functions correctly or as desired. For example, in the phrase 'Wir müssen die Maschine vor der Produktion richtig einstellen,' it refers to configuring the machine properly before production.
Translations
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adjust -
ajustar -
instellen -
ajustar -
régler
Etymology
The German verb "einstellen" originates from the combination of 'ein,' meaning 'in' or 'into,' and 'stellen,' meaning 'to place' or 'to put.' It literally means 'to put in' or 'to set in,' reflecting the action of positioning or adjusting something. Did you know? The word has evolved from this basic sense of placing to the more technical meaning of adjusting devices or settings.
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"Einstellen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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