German word

siedeln

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈziːdl̩n/

Meaning

  • verbsettle

Example

Viele Familien siedeln in die Vororte.

Many families are settling in the suburbs.

Illustration for siedeln (settle)

More examples

Im 19. Jahrhundert siedeln viele Europäer in einer Kolonie.

In the 19th century, many Europeans settled in a colony.

Core concept

Families put down roots in a new place and build a lasting home there.

Common phrases

  • siedeln auf dem Land

    settle in the countryside

  • siedeln in einer Kolonie

    settle in a colony

Similar words

umziehen: To change homes and move to another place.
sich niederlassen: To establish a home and settle into life in one place.
ansiedeln: To establish a company or group in a particular place.
einwandern: To immigrate and settle in another country or region.

Definition in German

Sich an einem Ort dauerhaft niederlassen und dort leben.

Word origin

Siedeln comes from Middle High German sideln and is related to the Germanic root seen in sitzen, linking it historically with establishing a dwelling.

Usage tips

  • Siedeln is more formal and more permanent than ordinary umziehen, which usually means moving house.

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