sette.
to seat someone; to cause someone to assume a sitting position
Meaning & usage
to seat someone; to cause someone to assume a sitting position
Hun satte barnet på fanget.
to seat someone; to cause someone to assume a sitting position sette seg — to sit down; to take a seat
Hun satte seg i sofaen.
to seat someone; to cause someone to assume a sitting position sette seg — to sit down for a specified purpose, especially to begin an activity or task
Hun satte seg for å arbeide.
to seat someone; to cause someone to assume a sitting position sette seg — to take one's seat in or on a vehicle, saddle, or similar means of transport
Hun satte seg i bilen.
sette seg — of earth, soil, filling material, masonry, a building, or a similar mass: to settle, subside, or become more compact
Grunnen må få tid til å sette seg.
sette seg — of earth, soil, filling material, masonry, a building, or a similar mass: to settle, subside, or become more compact to settle, stabilize, or assume a more established form or condition
sette seg — of earth, soil, filling material, masonry, a building, or a similar mass: to settle, subside, or become more compact to subside, abate, or die down
sette seg — of earth, soil, filling material, masonry, a building, or a similar mass: to settle, subside, or become more compact to become fixed, embedded, or lodged somewhere; to linger
Lukten hadde satt seg i klærne.
to put, place, or set to put or place an object in a specified location or position, or cause it to stand or become attached there
Hun satte blomstene i vann.
to put, place, or set to set, stud, cover, or adorn something with material or objects that are fastened to it
to put, place, or set to deposit, invest, or put money into something
Hun satte pengene i banken.
to put, place, or set to place a person or animal in a specified location, accommodation, position, or situation
De satte fuglen i et bur.
to put, place, or set to settle, establish oneself, or take up a position in a specified place or manner
to put, place, or set to set or position something in a particular manner or for a particular purpose, especially ready for use
Jegeren satte snarer i skogen.
to put, place, or set to plant or put a plant, bulb, tuber, or seed into the ground
Vi skal sette poteter i morgen.
to put, place, or set to mark out, plot, or lay out a point, distance, course, or similar measurement
to put, place, or set to mark out, plot, or lay out a point, distance, course, or similar measurement to set, define, or establish a boundary, goal, limit, or standard
Hun satte seg et vanskelig mål.
to put, place, or set to put words or marks onto or into a surface by writing, printing, painting, carving, or a similar process
Han satte navnet sitt under brevet.
to put, place, or set to arrange or cast pieces of type into lines and paragraphs for printing
to put, place, or set to arrange or cast pieces of type into lines and paragraphs for printing to typeset a text
to put, place, or set to arrange or cast pieces of type into lines and paragraphs for printing to typeset or print something using a specified typeface, weight, spacing, or other typographical style
to inadvertently get something lodged or stuck in oneself
Han satte et fiskebein i halsen.
to stake, risk, or wager something as an investment or in a game
to stake, risk, or wager something as an investment or in a game to bet or wager
Jeg setter hundre kroner på at han vinner.
to stake, risk, or wager something as an investment or in a game to commit or employ one's effort, resources, position, life, or similar assets energetically or without reservation
De satte alle krefter inn på å finne de savnede.
to leave, produce, or impart a mark, stain, trace, scar, flavour, or similar effect
Kaffen satte flekker på duken.
to leave, produce, or impart a mark, stain, trace, scar, flavour, or similar effect sette seg — to form, develop, or accumulate in a particular place
Det hadde satt seg verk i såret.
to leave, produce, or impart a mark, stain, trace, scar, flavour, or similar effect to form or produce something gradually through growth
Treet har begynt å sette knopper.
to leave, produce, or impart a mark, stain, trace, scar, flavour, or similar effect to form, produce, or display something by bringing it into a particular position or movement
Hun satte opp et stort smil.
to transport, carry, or take someone or something by boat
De satte oss i land på den andre siden av fjorden.
to transport, carry, or take someone or something by boat to drive, carry, or force a vessel away from its intended position or course
to bring, carry, or cause someone or something to enter a specified place, direction, activity, or condition
to bring, carry, or cause someone or something to enter a specified place, direction, activity, or condition to give birth
to bring, carry, or cause someone or something to enter a specified place, direction, activity, or condition to create, cause, arouse, or bring something into existence or activity
Nyheten satte en støkk i ham.
to put, bring, or place someone or something into a particular state, condition, or relation
Avgjørelsen satte hele prosjektet i fare.
to put, bring, or place someone or something into a particular state, condition, or relation to bring oneself into a particular state, situation, activity, or relationship
Hun satte seg i forbindelse med kommunen.
to put, bring, or place someone or something into a particular state, condition, or relation to place someone or something, by an order or decision, in a specified legal status or subject it to a particular legal measure
Eiendommen ble satt til tvangsauksjon.
to render, express, represent, or put something into a specified form
Fortellingen ble satt i dramatisk form.
to lead, guide, or direct someone to a particular place, path, subject, occupation, or target
Opplysningene satte politiet på rett spor.
to lead, guide, or direct someone to a particular place, path, subject, occupation, or target to direct, incite, or assign someone or an animal to pursue, attack, investigate, or act against someone
De satte politiet på svindleren.
to lead, guide, or direct someone to a particular place, path, subject, occupation, or target to lead someone towards an idea, thought, plan, or realization
to lead, guide, or direct someone to a particular place, path, subject, occupation, or target to make oneself or another person acquainted or familiar with a subject, situation, or task; to imagine oneself in another person’s position
to lead, guide, or direct someone to a particular place, path, subject, occupation, or target to appoint, assign, or put someone in a particular position, office, occupation, or task
Hun ble satt til å lede arbeidsgruppen.
to lead, guide, or direct someone to a particular place, path, subject, occupation, or target to remove or dismiss someone from a position, office, or occupation
to direct, turn, or aim something in a particular direction
De satte kursen nordover.
to direct, turn, or aim something in a particular direction to direct or place one’s hope, confidence, trust, pride, pleasure, or a similar feeling in or towards someone or something
De satte all sin lit til legen.
to rank, rate, value, or place someone or something at a particular level of importance, status, or worth
Hun setter familielivet høyere enn karrieren.
to set, fix, determine, schedule, establish, or assess a time, condition, value, quantity, penalty, or similar matter
De satte fristen til fredag.
to arrange, organize, establish, or provide someone or something for a particular function
De satte vakter ved inngangen.
to arrange, organize, establish, or provide someone or something for a particular function to convene, formally open, or bring into operation
Møtet ble satt klokken ni.
to arrange, organize, establish, or provide someone or something for a particular function to establish, found, or bring into existence
to suppose, assume, posit, or take something as given in a hypothesis or thought experiment
to move, travel, make one’s way, or run in a particular direction or across an area
De satte over elva før mørket falt.
to move, travel, make one’s way, or run in a particular direction or across an area to pitch about a transverse axis, especially in a head sea
to move, travel, make one’s way, or run in a particular direction or across an area to run or extend in a particular direction through the rock
Gangen setter opp i berget.
to move, travel, make one’s way, or run in a particular direction or across an area to begin moving suddenly or forcefully in a particular manner
Hesten satte på sprang.
to move, travel, make one’s way, or run in a particular direction or across an area to begin moving suddenly or forcefully in a particular manner to rush, dash, bolt, charge, or move rapidly in a stated direction
to move, travel, make one’s way, or run in a particular direction or across an area to begin moving suddenly or forcefully in a particular manner to leap, spring, or jump suddenly and forcefully in a stated direction
Hjorten satte over gjerdet.
to move, travel, make one’s way, or run in a particular direction or across an area to begin moving suddenly or forcefully in a particular manner to begin suddenly or forcefully with an action, sound, process, or weather phenomenon
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Old Norse setja (“to set, put, place”), from Proto-Germanic *satjaną (“to set, place down”), from Proto-Indo-European *sodéyeti (“to set, seat, cause to sit”), a causative formation from *sed- (“to sit”). Some senses have been influenced by German setzen (“to set, put, place; posit”); the sense “to suppose, posit” is modelled on the German verb, itself after Latin ponere (“to put, place; posit”). Compare Norwegian Nynorsk setja, Danish sætte, Swedish sätta, Icelandic setja, Faroese seta, English set, Dutch zetten and German setzen (“to set, put, place”).
a female hare
Where this word comes from
Probably related to sette (“to give birth”), referring to female hares and certain other female game animals.
a group of between six and twelve sheaves of grain, gathered together before being placed on a pole for drying
Where this word comes from
Possibly from Old Norse sétti (“sixth”), originally denoting a set of six sheaves.
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