setting in German
setting in German is untergehend, Einstellung (of a control), Kontext — setting means the place, time, and circumstances in which something happens, such as a story or event.
setting in German
untergehend
That disappears below the horizon.
Einstellung (of a control)
The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
Kontext
The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
Richtung (Wind)
The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
Stellung (Brettspiel)
The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
Stellung (of a control)
The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
Szenario
The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.
Einstellung
placement of a control
Kontext
time, place, circumstance
Vertonung
music
What does "setting" mean?
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noun The place, time, and circumstances in which something happens, such as a story or event.
"The film's setting is a quiet fishing village by the sea."
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noun A specific level or position that a control or device is adjusted to.
"Switch the washing machine to a low setting for delicate clothes."
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noun The metal frame that holds a gemstone in a piece of jewelry.
"She had the old ring reset in a simpler silver setting."
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setting in a sentence
- The film's setting is a quiet fishing village by the sea.
- The novel's setting is a small town in the 1950s.
- Switch the washing machine to a low setting for delicate clothes.
- Is the brightness setting on your phone too high?
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What is "setting" in German?
"setting" in German is untergehend, Einstellung (of a control), Kontext. setting means: The place, time, and circumstances in which something happens, such as a story or event.
How do you use "setting" in a sentence?
Example: "The film's setting is a quiet fishing village by the sea." In German, "setting" is untergehend, Einstellung (of a control), Kontext.
Are there other ways to say "setting" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "setting": untergehend, Einstellung (of a control), Kontext, Richtung (Wind), Stellung (Brettspiel), Stellung (of a control).
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