ran verb

ransetzen

hat rangesetzt · setzte ran
Based on: (he)ran, ansetzen
1.

to (sit) and work on something

("sich+Acc ransetzen" - colloquial term for the idea of taking the time and sitting down to work on a problem or piece (usually something that has been started already).)
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  • "Was machst du heute Abend?""Ich muss mich nochmal an meine Präsentation ransetzen."
  • "What are you doing tonight?""I'll have to sit down and work on my presentation again."
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2.

to sit down at

("ransetzen an+Acc" - the literal act of sitting down at a table. Sounds colloquial. Can also be used for placing someone at someone's table.)
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  • "Können wir uns bei euch mit ransetzen?""Ja klar."
  • "Can we join your table?" ("also take a seat at")"Sure."
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How many meanings does the German word 'ransetzen' have?

ransetzen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to (sit) and work on something, 2. to sit down at.

What is the past tense of 'ransetzen'?

hat rangesetzt / setzte ran

What is 'ransetzen' related to?

The word 'ransetzen' is related to (he)ran and ansetzen.

Where can I learn more about 'ransetzen'?

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