What does sistemare in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word sistemare in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sistemare in Italian.

The word sistemare in Italian means set, arrange, place, sort, find a solution, repair, fix, fix, fix yourself up, stay, find a good job, settle down, work out, arrange, put, give a job, marry off, clearing up home, spring cleaning. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sistemare

set, arrange, place

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (disporre, collocare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Marta ha sistemato i libri sugli scaffali.
Marta organized the books on the shelves.

sort

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (riorganizzare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Sistema bene la stanza prima che torni tua madre.
Sort your room out well before your mom gets home.

find a solution

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato (trovare una soluzione)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ho sistemato la questione.
I found a solution to the problem.

repair, fix

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (informale (aggiustare, rifinire)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ho sistemato i freni della bicicletta.
I fixed the brakes on the bicycle.

fix

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato, informale (dare una lezione) (figurative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ti sistemo ben io, piccola peste!
I'll teach you a lesson, you little brat!

fix yourself up

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (mettersi in ordine)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il viaggio è stato massacrante: fatemi sistemare un attimo e vi raggiungo per la cena.
The journey has been exhausting: let me freshen up a second and I'll catch up with you for dinner.

stay

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (installarsi in un luogo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Se vuoi puoi sistemarti qui sul divano oppure di sopra nella camera degli ospiti.
If you want you can stay here on the couch or up in the guest room.

find a good job

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (trovare buon lavoro)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Fai il direttore del personale? Beh, direi che ti sei proprio sistemato!
You're the human resources manager? I'd say you've got it made!

settle down

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (sposarsi, organizzare vita)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
A tutti i genitori fa piacere che i propri figli si sistemino e conducano una vita agiata.
All parents want to see their children settle down and lead a wealthy life.

work out

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (risolversi, aggiustarsi)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Tutto si è sistemato per il meglio.
It all worked out for the best.

arrange, put

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (dare alloggio)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ho sistemato gli ospiti in mansarda.
I put the guests in my attic bedroom.

give a job

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (dare lavoro a)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La madre lo ha sistemato all'agenzia delle entrate.
His mom gave him a job at the fiscal agency.

marry off

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (far sposare, accasare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tua figlia ormai è grande; è ora che la sistemi.
Your daughter is big now; it's time for you to marry her off.

clearing up home, spring cleaning

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (colloquiale (mettere in ordine, riorganizzare)

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