Niederlassen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Niederlassen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to settle down", "to establish oneself" or "to sit down".

Essential properties of "niederlassen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: niederlassen
Simple past: ließ nieder
Participle: niedergelassen

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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 "niederlassen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To settle in a place for living or working"

Definition: "To settle in a place, usually to live or work."
Translation(s): to settle down, to establish oneself
Synonym(s): sich ansiedeln, sich niederlassen
Antonym(s): wegziehen, umziehen
Related word(s): siedeln, wohnen

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach vielen Jahren im Ausland hat er sich in Berlin niedergelassen.After many years abroad, he settled down in Berlin.
Die Vögel niedergelassen sich auf den Bäumen für die Nacht.The birds settled on the trees for the night.
Sie niedergelassen sich in einem kleinen Dorf am See.They settled in a small village by the lake.

2.) "To sit down or lower oneself"

Definition: "To sit down or lower oneself to a lower position."
Translation(s): to sit down, to take a seat, to alight
Synonym(s): sich setzen, sich niederhocken
Antonym(s): aufstehen, erheben
Related word(s): sitzen, hocken

📝 Some usage examples:

Er niedergelassen sich auf die Bank im Park.He sat down on the bench in the park.
Die Kinder niedergelassen sich auf den Boden zum Spielen.The children sat down on the floor to play.
Sie niedergelassen sich auf den Stuhl, um sich auszuruhen.She sat down on the chair to rest.

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