zur Verfügung stellen

/tsʊɐ fɛɐ̯ˈfaːɪɡʊŋ ˈʃtɛlən/
phraseIntermediate
formalinformal

To offer or make something available for use or access by others.

Das Unternehmen stellt seinen Kunden eine kostenlose Software zur Verfügung.

The company provides its customers with free software.

Der Lehrer stellte den Schülern zusätzliche Lernmaterialien zur Verfügung.

The teacher made additional learning materials available to the students.

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This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate the act of providing something.

Collocations

zur Verfügung stehento be availablezur Verfügung habento have at one's disposal

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Related Phrases

zur Verfügung stehenphrase
to be available
zur Verfügung habenphrase
to have at one's disposal

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

While this phrase is appropriate in both formal and informal settings, it is particularly common in professional or official contexts.

Gold Rule

Correct Preposition Use

Always use 'zur' (feminine dative) with 'Verfügung' as it is a fixed phrase.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'zur Verfügung' (at one's disposal) with 'stellen' (to put or place), emphasizing the act of making something available.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from business to everyday situations. It is often used in formal requests or offers.

Word Breakdown

zur
to the
preposition
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Verfügung
disposal
noun
+
stellen
to put or place
verb
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