Vorsetzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorsetzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to place in front", "to set before" or "to serve (food)".

Essential properties of "vorsetzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vorsetzen
Simple past: setzte vor
Participle: vorgesetzt

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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 "vorsetzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To place in front of"

Definition: "To place something or someone in front of another thing or person."
Translation(s): to place in front, to set before, to serve (food)
Synonym(s): voranstellen, vorlegen
Antonym(s): zurücksetzen
Related word(s): vorführen, präsentieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Er setzte den Stuhl vor den Tisch.He placed the chair in front of the table.
Sie setzte das Glas vor ihn.She placed the glass in front of him.
Der Lehrer setzte die Aufgabe vor die Klasse.The teacher presented the task to the class.

2.) "To serve food or drink"

Definition: "To serve food or drink to someone, generally at a table."
Translation(s): serve, present
Synonym(s): servieren, auftischen
Antonym(s): entziehen
Related word(s): anbieten, bewirten

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Kellnerin setzte den Gästen das Essen vor.The waitress served the guests their food.
Er setzte ihr einen Kaffee vor.He served her a coffee.
Sie setzte den Gästen den Wein vor.She served the guests the wine.

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