setting

/ˈsetɪŋ/

noun

otoczenie

/ɔtɔˈt͡ʂɛɲɛ/· rzeczownik

Also

sceneria(f)ustawienie(n)

Definition

The place or surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place, or a control on a device.

Examples

The novel is set in a beautiful rural setting.

Akcja powieści rozgrywa się w pięknej wiejskiej scenerii.

Change the washing machine setting to cold.

Zmień ustawienie pralki na zimną wodę.

Synonyms

environment backdrop context

Collocations

natural settinghistorical settingperfect setting

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