der Einsatz, ¨-e
commitment · operation · effort · mission
Es beschreibt, wenn jemand etwas tut oder verwendet, um ein Ziel zu erreichen oder zu helfen.
The German word "Einsatz" is a noun meaning "deployment," "use," "commitment," or "mission."
- It is derived from "setzen" (to set, place) combined with the prefix "ein-" (in, into) — referring to the act of putting something into action or use.
- Common contexts include: military missions (Militäreinsatz), work shifts (Arbeitseinsatz), or application of resources (Einsatz von Mitteln).
Similar words:
- Verwendung (use/Application)
- Anwendung (application)
- Mission (mission)
- Betätigung (operation/activity)
Differences:
- Einsatz emphasizes active involvement or commitment and often implies a temporary and purposeful action.
- Verwendung and Anwendung focus more on the general use or application of something rather than the act of committing or deploying.
- Mission is usually specific to assigned tasks, especially military or official.
- Betätigung denotes engagement or activity but is broader and less formal.
In summary, Einsatz highlights purposeful, often strategic, putting into action or active deployment.
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Examples
Ihr Einsatz wird geschätzt.noun
Your commitment is appreciated.
Sein Einsatz wird dringend benötigt.noun
His commitment is urgently needed.
Am Wochenende war der Einsatz sehr erfolgreich.noun
On the weekend, the operation was very successful.
Unser Einsatz hat große Auswirkungen.noun
Our effort has major impacts.
Sein Einsatz hilft allen im Team.noun
His commitment helps everyone on the team.
Unser Einsatz hat allen geholfen.noun
Our effort has helped everyone.
Bei dem Einsatz am frühen Morgen gab es keine Probleme.noun
During the operation early in the morning there were no problems.
Bei diesem Projekt war der Einsatz besonders wichtig.noun
In this project the commitment was especially important.
Die Feuerwehr hatte gestern zwei lange Einsätze.noun
The fire department had two long operations yesterday.
Die Soldaten bereiteten sich sorgfältig auf den Einsatz vor.noun
The soldiers carefully prepared themselves for the mission.
Ohne ihren Einsatz hätte das Projekt nicht funktioniert.noun
Without their commitment the project would not have worked.
Für den neuen Einsatz brauchen wir mehr Werkzeug.noun
For the new operation we need more tools.
Ohne großen Einsatz können wir das Ziel nicht erreichen.noun
Without great effort we cannot reach the goal.
Nach mehreren Einsätzen waren alle Mitarbeiter sehr müde.noun
After several missions all employees were very tired.
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