verstellen
Translation
to adjust, to block, to feign, to misplace
Examples
Ich muss die Uhr verstellen.
I have to adjust the clock.
Ein LKW verstellt die Einfahrt.
A truck is blocking the driveway.
Er verstellt seine Stimme am Telefon.
He disguises his voice on the phone.
Sie verstellt sich nur.
She is only pretending.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to adjust/block sth. Can you verstellen the mirror for me?
sich4 ((as sth.)) to feign/pretend to be sth. She verstellt sich as an expert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adjust, regulate, block, feign; Antonyms: maintain, keep
Etymology
Prefix 'ver-' (indicating change or mistake) + 'stellen' (to place, to set). It implies changing a setting or placing something incorrectly.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as 're-'. You 'stellen' (set) a clock, but you 'verstellen' (re-set) it for daylight saving.