Verben mit 'setzen': umsetzen, durchsetzen, einsetzen... (B2-C1)

Welcome to a new podcast episode. My name is Tom, and today we're looking at another episode in the series Advertising With. And the verb that we will examine more closely today is the verb setzen. And what happens when we use prefixes, when we then say "after," "er," or any other prefixes, around, If we place the pronoun before the verb, the meaning of the verb suddenly changes and everyone becomes confused. If you are learning German as a foreign language, then it is certainly helpful for you when you are aware how the meaning changes and that sometimes it's somehow also logical. And one can somehow derive it a bit, and then thinks, yes, that's right, it makes perfect sense. The meaning of the verb with this prefix, but sometimes you think of what? That has absolutely nothing to do with the verb "set" anymore. Well then, and today we'll take a closer look at these verbs. Before we begin, I'd like to say, let's just take a look at what does "set" actually mean? Simply put the verb "set" in the usual way. So, and I would say the two meanings that most people use It's just about sitting down. To sit down is therefore virtually the act of sitting down. You stand up and then sit down, for example, on a chair. That's such a very classic meaning of "sich setzen." Of course it's a bit different when I'm sitting on the chair. Then I'm not moving; I'm currently just sitting on the chair. Or perhaps right here in this armchair. And then there's something like when you put the child on the chair. Not sit down, but put something down. For example, in the case of a child or anything else. Then you don't need the reflexive pronoun yourself, you grammar nerds. but then it is without a reflexive pronoun. And then it happens—he puts the child on the chair, for example. Those are, I would say, the way sentences are used, the ones we most commonly know and use. There are certainly other meanings as well, regarding how sentences can be used. But these are the ones we know and frequently use. So, what happens now? But if we do, I've written all these things down here, What happens if we put a prefix in front of it right now? Such a tiny prefix. For example, the prefix um. Implement. Do you have an idea? Think about it, I'm just imagining you jogging somewhere right now or you're just driving in the car and I want to that you try to exercise your grey cells a bit. A little bit of thought, what could that possibly mean? You might also be familiar with the implementation. Once you have the verb and then convert it into a noun, nominalized, one might perhaps say. And then we have the implementation. One can, for example, implement a plan or put something into practice. A classic example would be, We have developed a great strategy. but the implementation was difficult. Or if you want to use the verb, not nominalized, Then you could say that coming up with the plan was easy, but carrying it out was difficult. Implementing a project, carrying out a plan, or realizing something, an idea to put something into action You probably know the word "the deed," as in "Crime Scene." But in this case not the crime scene, just doing something. There are still a few other meanings of "umsetzen," but we don't need to examine them so closely now because I think we should just focus on the matters at hand, which we frequently use in everyday life and not such a niche usage, those that might be a little less useful for you. Before we continue with the podcast episode, I would like you to kindly review my membership. The cool thing about membership is, that membership has improved incredibly. There is now a daily exercise. This is actually a "Word of the Day," and there's an exercise associated with it. You are a member, log in, and then you will see it in your dashboard. Yes, there is now a dashboard. 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For example, to solve this problem, maybe here for my podcast, to edit my podcast episodes I'm introducing new software to help me with my work more easily. so that I don't have to edit everything manually and so on, but that it could also work to some extent automatically. Insert. I don't want to say the English word right now. I'll try to explain it in German. Also use something probably. One could probably also say "use" or even "insert" something. Or, for example, artificial intelligence is being used, To increase efficiency, one might perhaps say. Also in many companies, if you're working in a company in any way, then you must surely have somehow dealt with the topic of artificial intelligence, AI, Artificial Intelligence, to do. And then you could say, yes, we do need to use more artificial intelligence, to accelerate or simplify our processes, so that one doesn't have to do everything by hand. Then there is still the noun of the deployment. For example, the rescue operation. A rescue operation is therefore when the fire department, when any relief organization is deployed, takes off, flies off, sets off, and then carries out an operation there, then to rescue the injured or people in danger. A rescue operation. There are still many others. In the military, there is deployment. One could also use that there. But there is also the reflexive form with the preposition for. to advocate for What does it mean to commit oneself to? You probably have an idea. Exactly. Getting involved in. To fight for a cause. For example, you advocate for environmental protection. so that your parking area is also clean. Or the forest around you, that there isn't so much dirt lying around and so much trash. Do you care about environmental protection? For example, to protect nature. One can advocate for countless things. Be committed to many things. To get involved in something is not exactly the same, but similar. Here we have the prefix "ein" and then "setzen." But we need the reflexive pronoun, Also this little thing, this oneself. I stand up for. We stand for and so on. And the preposition for. That is also important. Exactly. Then there are also a few other meanings of "einsetzen." But that is, I would say, the main use, which we often use. One can still use a few other things. We continue with enforcing, enforcing. That's interesting too. What does "durchsetzen" mean? I guess, if you've been listening to the podcast for a while, Then perhaps you know what "to enforce" means. She also managed to get her idea accepted in the meeting. Think about it. I'm imagining you again right now, as if you were just working out. You're currently doing squats. 221, 222 And now Tom is asking you too. Yes, what does this sentence mean? She managed to get her idea accepted in the meeting. Exciting. Wait a minute, I need to be here now. I must not lose focus. So, exactly right. And if you achieve your goal despite resistance, I would say probably so. Achieve your goal despite resistance, You also have an idea, and you have a meeting, Some kind of meeting at your place, perhaps? You are chatting in your company Or it doesn't have to be a meeting, either. You can also make your idea happen with your partner. or in any other situation. But then there might also be some counterarguments. Of course, it's normal that other people might also have different ideas. and wish to submit them. And yet you managed to prevail. Your arguments might have been better. Or you were just simply louder, which is also sometimes the case, of course. And then you prevailed. You've managed to get your idea through. For example. Exactly. And here it's about asserting oneself or getting something through. I managed to get my way. So I have successfully, I was somehow successful in a certain area, I think. But the word "to win" still exists as well. The verb "siegen," meaning "to win." Exactly. And in the end, for example, the best solution prevailed. The best solution has prevailed. One could say. Or I have prevailed. Or not reflexively. I implemented the idea. Also you see here, We need to give this some thought here. When do we use a reflexive pronoun and when not? Incidentally, it just occurred to me during my membership, Even something like a small grammar, a grammar guide, a grammar roadmap. I'm still working on improving this Grammar Roadmap a bit. And there's also reflexive pronouns, reflexive verbs, and all that grammar stuff will then be explained a bit. You should take a look yourself. Exactly, right. Then let's continue with the verb presuppose. Assume. Yes, it is written with a double S. Also assume. Very good. So I'm imagining again now. What are you doing? You are just taking your dog for a walk. Or optionally, your guinea pig. This position requires experience in project management. What exactly does that mean? But be careful not to step on your guinea pig. if you're walking right now and have the guinea pig on a leash how deeply you're thinking about it. What does that even mean? This position requires experience in project management. This position requires certain prerequisites. Also, the point here is this position, this job. That assumes something. And in this case, an experience in a specific area. Perhaps something like a... This position requires something, Maybe that's a bit too heavy. to explain with another complicated word. It is necessary, It is important, It is necessary, to have this thing for example, having this experience for this position for this position. And so we would use this, for example, then. Also, it is important that you have experience in the field of project management, in order to be able to fill this position at all, to be able to carry out this job at all. You can find this, for example, in job advertisements. Then one also likes to read the prerequisite as a verb now and then. This position requires fluent English. Also that you are fluent in English. Let's say fluent English? Yes, I think we speak fluent English. We require a completed vocational training. And then the nominalization requirement. I'm looking at the time right now And I notice that the episode is already taking a bit longer And I still have a few verbs. One, oh my God, one, two, three, four, five. Five verbs or so. I'd say we take a break for today, because I believe your walk with your guinea pig or has already ended for your dog by now. I will explain the remaining verbs in the bonus episode. I'd say, that's how we'll do it. In the bonus episode, which is available on the podcast's page for that episode. If you are a member and log in there, Then there is a tab on the episode page on this page. and then it says Bonus Episode And you can listen to that quite normally on YouTube. I'm also thinking about making it available on Spotify and other platforms. so that it might be a bit easier When you take your guinea pig for a walk. I would say, many heartfelt thanks, that you listened to the podcast episode today that you've learned a little German with me. I hope you can remember the verbs like that a little bit and that they are not too complicated. Also we have set, as the main verb. Then we had to implement, for example, a plan to implement Just to remind you once again. Then we use it, for example, we use a software program or advocate for something. Then we had, what else did we have? We had to enforce it. We still had to enforce it. Now I've scattered my things all over here. Where are we then? Yes, exactly, we had managed it. Also assert oneself, somehow win, maybe or simply enforce one's idea in this situation, for example. We had assumed. The verb as well. Also a prerequisite. Something is necessary for something else. And then I have a few more verbs. 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