Auseinandersetzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Auseinandersetzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "deal with", "address" or "examine".

Essential properties of "auseinandersetzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: auseinandersetzen
Simple past: setzte auseinander
Participle: auseinandergesetzt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "auseinandersetzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To discuss or analyze deeply"

Definition: "To discuss or analyze a topic in depth."
Translation(s): deal with, address, examine, analyze, discuss, engage with
Synonym(s): diskutieren, erörtern, analysieren
Antonym(s): ignorieren, vermeiden
Related word(s): Diskussion, Analyse

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen uns mit diesem Problem auseinandersetzen.We must deal with this problem.
Sie wollte sich mit den neuen Ideen auseinandersetzen.She wanted to engage with the new ideas.
Er hat sich intensiv mit der Theorie auseinandergesetzt.He has intensively engaged with the theory.

2.) "To confront or deal with"

Definition: "To confront or deal with a situation or person."
Translation(s): confront, deal with, grapple with, face
Synonym(s): konfrontieren, kämpfen
Antonym(s): fliehen, kapitulieren
Related word(s): Konfrontation, Konflikt

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste sich mit seinem Chef auseinandersetzen.He had to confront his boss.
Sie hat sich mit ihren Ängsten auseinandergesetzt.She has confronted her fears.
Wir werden uns mit den Herausforderungen auseinandersetzen.We will deal with the challenges.

3.) "To explain or clarify"

Definition: "To explain or clarify something to someone."
Translation(s): explain, clarify, expound
Synonym(s): erklären, erläutern
Antonym(s): verschweigen, verbergen
Related word(s): Erklärung, Klarstellung

📝 Some usage examples:

Kannst du mir das Konzept auseinandersetzen?Can you explain the concept to me?
Er hat ihr die Situation auseinandergesetzt.He explained the situation to her.
Sie setzte ihm die Details auseinander.She explained the details to him.

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