how to pronounce versetzen

/fɛɐ̯ˈzɛtsn̩/

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versetzen is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of versetzen in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… anderen in den zustand zu versetzen den …”

meanings of versetzen

verb:

To put, to move (into a state or position).
To deal, to give (a blow, hit etc.).
To promote (to the next grade).
To transfer (to a different work place or position).

noun:

Movement, displacement.
Addition, mixing.

versetzen frequency in german - C1 level of CEFR

the word versetzen occurs in german on average 7.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.