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versetzen

to transfer (to another post)

verb SHOOL-pflikht Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

to relocate, to pawn

Usage Note

versetzen in a professional context means to assign an employee to a different location or role. Er wurde nach München versetzt — he was transferred to Munich. Can also mean to stand someone up socially.

Examples

"Sie wurde aus beruflichen Gründen nach Hamburg versetzt."

Natural Translation

She was transferred to Hamburg for professional reasons.

Literal Translation

She was for professional reasons to Hamburg transferred.

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