aufstellen
Aufstellen is a German verb with separable prefix auf-. It denotes placing something in a fixed position, erecting or installing something, or arranging people or items in a specific order. The meaning can be physical, organizational, or figurative, and it is used across domains such as construction, sports, politics, and debate.
Physical placement and erection: used with objects like tents, furniture, statues, or equipment. Examples include das
Forming a lineup or arrangement: aufstellen can mean to create a lineup or roster. In sports, die
Nomination and proposal: the verb can mean to nominate or field a candidate. Beispiele: Die Partei stellte
Proposing a theory or statement: aufstellen can be used to put forward a hypothesis, claim, or thesis.
Grammar and forms: aufstellen is separable in the present tense—ich stelle auf, du stellst auf. The past
Noun form: Aufstellung. This denotes a lineup or roster (sports, politics) or the arrangement/installation of objects.