The German verb "stellen" means "to put, to place" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "stellen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "stellen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stelle |
| du | you (informal) | stellst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stellt |
| wir | we | stellen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | stellt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stellen |
Er stellt das Auto in die Garage.
He puts the car in the garage.
How to Conjugate "stellen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stellte |
| du | you (informal) | stelltest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stellte |
| wir | we | stellten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | stelltet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stellten |
Er stellte das Auto in die Garage.
He parked the car in the garage.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | habe gestellt |
| du | you (informal) | hast gestellt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hat gestellt |
| wir | we | haben gestellt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | habt gestellt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | haben gestellt |
Er hat den Stuhl gestellt.
He has placed the chair.
How to Conjugate "stellen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | hatte gestellt |
| du | you (informal) | hattest gestellt |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | hatte gestellt |
| wir | we | hatten gestellt |
| ihr | you all (informal) | hattet gestellt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | hatten gestellt |
Er hatte die Frage gestellt.
He had asked the question.
How to Conjugate "stellen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde stellen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst stellen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird stellen |
| wir | we | werden stellen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet stellen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden stellen |
Er wird den Stuhl stellen.
He will place the chair.
How to Conjugate "stellen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stelle |
| du | you (informal) | stellest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stelle |
| wir | we | stellen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | stellet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stellen |
Er sagt, er stelle den Stuhl auf.
He says he is setting up the chair.
How to Conjugate "stellen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | stellte |
| du | you (informal) | stelltest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | stellte |
| wir | we | stellten |
| ihr | you all (informal) | stelltet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | stellten |
Er stellte gerne die Vase auf den Tisch.
He would like to put the vase on the table.
Frequently Asked Questions About "stellen"
Is "stellen" regular or irregular in German?
"Stellen" is a regular German verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "stellen" mean in English?
The German verb "stellen" means "to put, to place" in English.
How do you conjugate "stellen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → stelle, du → stellst, er/sie/es → stellt, wir → stellen, ihr → stellt, sie/Sie → stellen.
How many tenses does "stellen" have in German?
"Stellen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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