Verstellen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verstellen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to move", "to displace" or "to rearrange".

Essential properties of "verstellen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verstellen
  • Simple past: verstellte
  • Participle: verstellt

See full conjugation of verstellen

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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 "verstellen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To move something out of place"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Tisch verstellt, sodass niemand durchkommt.He moved the table, so no one can get through.
  2. Bitte verstellen Sie die Möbel nicht.Please do not move the furniture.
  3. Ich habe das Bild verstellt, um mehr Platz zu schaffen.I moved the picture to create more space.

2.) "To feign or disguise one's appearance/behavior"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er verstellt seine Stimme, um nicht erkannt zu werden.He disguises his voice so as not to be recognized.
  2. Sie verstellt sich, um sympathischer zu wirken.She pretends to be someone else to appear more likeable.
  3. Er verstellt seine Gefühle, um stark zu erscheinen.He feigns his feelings to appear strong.

3.) "To adjust a mechanism/device"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Du musst die Uhr verstellen, sie geht nach.You have to adjust the clock, it's running slow.
  2. Er hat die Lautstärke verstellt, weil es zu laut war.He adjusted the volume because it was too loud.
  3. Ich habe den Sitz verstellt, um bequemer zu sitzen.I adjusted the seat to sit more comfortably.
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