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How do you say "to line up (people)" in German?
sich aufstellen
In German, "to line up (people)" is sich aufstellen.
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Pronunciation
ZIH-au-SHTEH-len. Four syllables, 'sich' (zikh), 'auf' (owf), 'stel' (shtel), 'en'.
Grammar notes
Regular weak verb, separable prefix, reflexive. Past tense: stellte sich auf, past participle: aufgestellt.
Example sentence
Die Schuler stellen sich auf.
The students line up.
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How to remember sich aufstellen
Sich aufstellen is 'to position oneself'. When people line up, they are standing in a row.
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Questions about sich aufstellen
How do you say "to line up (people)" in German?
In German, "to line up (people)" is sich aufstellen. It is a noun.
How is sich aufstellen written in German?
sich aufstellen is written using the standard German script.
How is sich aufstellen used in a sentence?
Use sich aufstellen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Schuler stellen sich auf. (The students line up.).
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