opstillede

Opstillede is the simple past tense form of the Danish verb opstille. The verb means to place something in a specific position, to erect, to assemble, or to arrange. It can also mean to line up people or objects, as in forming a row or a display. The sense can be physical, as in setting up furniture or an exhibit, or social, as in organizing participants for a photograph or event.

Usage notes: Opstillede is used when describing actions that were completed in the past. It is a transitive verb, so it typically takes a direct object, for example: De opstillede bordene i stuen. It can also be used reflexively in the meaning of forming a line or pose: Børnene opstillede sig i en række. The past participle form of opstille is opstillet, which is used in passive constructions or with the auxiliary have/er: Bordene er opstillet.

Etymology and related forms: The word is built from the prefix op- (up, up-and-into-place) and the verb stille (to place, to set), yielding meanings related to erecting, arranging, or presenting. Related forms include opstiller (present tense), opstillede (past tense), and opstillet (past participle). In context, distinguishing between opstillede (past tense) and opstillet (past participle) helps determine whether the sentence describes a completed action or a state resulting from that action.

See also: opstille, opstå, stille.