auf|stellen
Translation
to set up, to put up, to establish, to nominate
Examples
Wir müssen ein Zelt aufstellen.
We have to set up a tent.
Er hat einen neuen Weltrekord aufgestellt.
He set a new world record.
Die Stühle wurden im Kreis aufgestellt.
The chairs were set up in a circle.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) aufstellen to set sth. up We're setting up the chairs for the party.
sich aufstellen to line up, to take up a position The team is taking its position on the field.
Similar Words
Synonyms: errichten (to erect), aufbauen (to build up); Antonyms: abbauen (to dismantle), umwerfen (to knock over)
Etymology
From the prefix `auf-` (up) and the verb `stellen` (to place, to stand). Literally 'to place up' or 'to stand up'. Note: `aufgestelln` is a colloquial form of `aufstellen`.
Memory Tips
Think of `stellen` (placing) something `auf` (up), like setting up a sign or a tent.