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setzen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gamble verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
  • perch noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
  • put verb To move something into a particular place or position.
  • seed noun A small hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow.
  • set verb To put something in a particular place or position.

Senses

setzen is used for these senses in English:

  • gamble (transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
  • perch (intransitive) To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.
  • please sit down Offering a seat to somebody.
  • put To physically place (something or someone somewhere).
  • seed (sports, gaming) To allocate a seeding to a competitor.
  • set (transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
  • set (transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
  • sit down (intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a standing position.

gamble — full definition

  1. verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
  2. verb To take a chance on something uncertain, hoping for a good result.
  3. noun A risky decision or venture undertaken in hope of a payoff.

perch — full definition

  1. noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
  2. noun A branch, rod, or ledge used by a bird to rest on.
  3. noun A high or secure position, especially one that is elevated or prominent.
  4. verb To rest or sit somewhere, especially high up or on an edge.

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