sistemare

to fix

verb sees-teh-MAH-reh Rare

Also means

to arrange

Usage Note

Sistemare is a highly versatile verb: it can mean to fix or repair something, to tidy up, to sort out a problem, or to settle someone in a place. Sistemare una stanza means 'to tidy a room', while sistemare un problema means 'to sort out a problem'. Takes avere. The reflexive sistemarsi means 'to settle down' or 'to sort oneself out'.

Examples

"Devo sistemare la mia scrivania prima di lavorare."

Natural Translation

I need to tidy my desk before working.

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