auf|stellen
Translation
to set up, to put up, to establish, to nominate
Examples
Wir müssen das Zelt aufstellen.
We have to put up the tent.
Sie stellte eine neue Regel auf.
She established a new rule.
Die Partei will einen Kandidaten aufstellen.
The party wants to nominate a candidate.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to set up, to erect (sth.) They are going to set up a monument.
((sb.)) to nominate (sb.) The committee will set up a new candidate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to erect, to assemble; Antonyms: to dismantle, to knock down
Etymology
From 'auf' (up, on) and 'stellen' (to place, to stand). Literally 'to place up'.
Memory Tips
Imagine setting 'up' ('auf') a statue by making it 'stand' ('stellen').