die Setzung
Translation
subsidence, settling, stipulation, composition
Examples
Die Setzung des Fundaments ist normal.
The settling of the foundation is normal.
Die Setzung einer Frist war notwendig.
Setting a deadline was necessary.
Die Setzung des Textes dauerte Stunden.
The composition of the text took hours.
Grammar Patterns
the Setzung of sth.gen the settling/stipulation of sth. The Setzung of the foundation is normal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Absenkung, die Festlegung; Antonyms: die Hebung
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'setzen' (to set, to place) plus the '-ung' suffix, which creates a feminine noun denoting an action or its outcome.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'set'. You 'set' a foundation, which leads to settling; you 'set' a rule, which is a stipulation; you 'set' type for printing.