engagieren
commit · engage · commit oneself · get involved
Es bedeutet, dass man sich aktiv für etwas einsetzt oder mitmacht, oft mit viel Einsatz und Interesse.
The German word "engagieren" is a verb meaning "to engage", "to commit", or "to employ".
- It is borrowed from French engager, which comes from gage (pledge), so it doesn’t break down into native German parts.
- The core meaning relates to committing oneself or others to a task, cause, or position.
Similar words:
- beschäftigen (to employ, to occupy)
- einsetzen (to deploy, to get involved)
- sich einsetzen für (to advocate for, to stand up for)
Differences:
- engagieren emphasizes commitment and proactive involvement.
- beschäftigen is more neutral, focusing on being occupied or employed.
- einsetzen stresses the act of putting something or oneself into use.
In summary, engagieren implies an active, voluntary commitment beyond just employment or involvement.
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Examples
Sie engagieren sich für den Umweltschutz.verb
They commit themselves to environmental protection.
Wir engagieren einen neuen Trainer für unser Fußballteam.verb
We are hiring a new coach for our football team.
Er engagierte sich während der Krise besonders für seine Kollegen.verb
He was particularly committed to his colleagues during the crisis.
Hast du dich schon einmal politisch engagiert?verb
Have you ever gotten involved politically?
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