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setting

setting

Meaning of setting

English

the time and place in which a story happens

Deutsch

Zeit und Umgebung, in der die Geschichte eines Romans oder Films spielt.

setting

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈsetɪŋ/
American English
/ˈsetɪŋ/

setting with German translation

setting usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The setting of the movie is a small island.

Der Handlungsort des Films ist eine kleine Insel.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The setting of the story is an old castle.

Der Handlungsort der Geschichte ist ein altes Schloss.

setting synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between setting, scene, backdrop, and background

S
🇬🇧English
scene

Place of one event, or one part of a film.

very often

ENPolice arrived at the scene of the crime.

Advanced: broader words

B
🇬🇧English
backdrop

Background conditions against which events happen.

rare word

ENThe mountains made a beautiful backdrop for the wedding.

B
🇬🇧English
background

Past events or surroundings, not the story's place and time.

very often

ENWe need some background to understand the story.

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setting belongs to the topic "Subjects →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does setting mean?

the time and place in which a story happens

How do you pronounce setting?

setting is pronounced [ˈsetɪŋ].

How is setting used in a sentence?

Der Handlungsort des Films ist eine kleine Insel. Translation: The setting of the movie is a small island.

Is setting part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, setting can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is setting part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, setting can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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