Sätzen

Sätzen is the dative plural form of the German noun Satz, a word that has several related meanings across different domains. The base word Satz appears in everyday language as well as in specialized terminology, and its inflected forms reflect its gender, case, and number in German grammar.

In language and linguistics, Satz commonly means a sentence or a clause. The plural nominative and accusative form is Sätze, while the dative plural form is Sätzen (as in mit den Sätzen or nach den Sätzen). In grammar, terms such as Hauptsatz (main clause) and Nebensatz (subordinate clause) describe different kinds of sentences, and Satzbau refers to word order and the overall structure of sentences and clauses. Satzglieder are sentence constituents like subject, predicate, and objects.

In mathematics and logic, Satz denotes a proposition or theorem. The plural is Sätze, as in several theorems or propositions named in a text (e.g., Sätze der Geometrie). The dative plural Sätzen also appears when the language requires it in a sentence about these statements.

In music, Satz refers to a movement or section of a larger work, such as a symphony or sonata. The plural Sätze is used for multiple movements, and the dative form Sätzen can occur in analytical or descriptive contexts, for example in phrases like in den Sätzen der Sinfonie.

Etymologically, Satz derives from Middle High German and is linked to setzen, meaning to set or arrange. Over time, it developed parallel senses in language, mathematics, and music, producing the diverse uses seen today.