gesetzt
Translation
composed, calm, sedate, set
Examples
Er ist ein sehr gesetzter und ruhiger Mensch.
He is a very composed and quiet person.
Das Datum für die Prüfung ist fest gesetzt.
The date for the exam is firmly set.
Gesetzt den Fall, dass du gewinnst, was tust du?
Supposing you win, what will you do?
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) composed, calm A composed gentleman entered the room.
((as a participle)) set, established The rules are clearly set.
((as a conjunction)) ((den Fall, dass...)) supposing that... Supposing it rains, what do we do?
Similar Words
Synonyms: calm, composed, sedate; Antonyms: agitated, nervous
Etymology
From the past participle of 'setzen' (to set, to place). Something that has been 'set' in place is stable and calm.
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'set' in their chair, unmoving and composed. The rules are 'set' in stone.