setzen

setzen

"Setzen" means "to set," "to place," or "to put."

Here, 'setzen' is used reflexively ('mich setzen') to mean placing oneself into a seated position.

Ich setze mich auf den Stuhl.

I sit down on the chair.

Here, 'setzen' is used transitively, meaning to place or position an object in a particular location.

Wir setzen die Pflanze in den Garten.

We place the plant into the garden.

Here, 'setzen' is used in a phrase ('Regeln umsetzen') to mean to implement or carry out.

Der Lehrer setzt die neuen Regeln um.

The teacher implements the new rules.