Verb #1029 um (sep)

umstellen

hat umgestellt · stellte um
Based on: stellen, um
1.

to adjust, to change, shift

("umstellen (auf)" - for settings and all kinds of "organized plans" including things like diet. Also works reflexively for "readjusting, adepting" yourself.)
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Examples
  • Die Firma hat komplett auf Home-Office umgestellt.
  • The company has completely shifted, readjusted to home office.
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2.

move from one place to another

(Pretty much ONLY used for furniture. And often "umräumen" is more idiomatic choice there.)
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  • Maria stellt alle drei Monate die Möbel um.
  • Maria rearranges her furniture every three months.
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How many meanings does the German word 'umstellen' have?

umstellen has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to adjust, to change, shift , 2. move from one place to another .

What is the past tense of 'umstellen'?

hat umgestellt / stellte um

What is 'umstellen' related to?

The word 'umstellen' is related to stellen and um.

Where can I learn more about 'umstellen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.