VERB
anstellen/ˈanˌʃtɛlən/to hire; to turn on; to queue
anstellen is a German verb that means to hire, to turn on, or to queue. It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte an" and the past participle is "angestellt".
Definitions
1.to hire or employ someone(employment)
a.to give someone a job
Die Firma will neue Mitarbeiter anstellen.—The company wants to hire new employees.
2.to turn on (a device or machine)(operation)
a.to make something start operating
Kannst du bitte die Waschmaschine anstellen?—Can you please turn on the washing machine?
3.to queue up; to line up(social interaction)
a.to place oneself in a line of people
Wir müssen uns an der Kasse anstellen.—We have to queue at the checkout.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anstellen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stelle an |
| Present (du) | stellst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stellt an |
| Preterite (ich) | stellte an |
| Participle II | angestellt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stellte an |
| Imperative (singular) | stell an |
| Imperative (plural) | stellt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anstellen" mean in English?
- "anstellen" means to hire, to turn on, or to queue. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anstellen"?
- "anstellen" is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtɛlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anstellen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anstellen" is "angestellt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anstellen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anstellen" becomes "stellte an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anstellen"?
- "anstellen" is a verb in German.
