VERB
anstellen/ˈanˌʃtɛlən/to employ; to hire; to turn on (a device)
anstellen is a German verb that means to employ, to hire, or to turn on (a device). It is pronounced /ˈanˌʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte an" and the past participle is "angestellt".
Definitions
1.to employ or hire someone(employment)
a.to employ (give a job to)
Die Firma hat zehn neue Mitarbeiter angestellt.—The company hired ten new employees.
2.to turn on (a machine or device)(activate device)
a.to switch on or start something
Könntest du bitte die Waschmaschine anstellen?—Could you please turn on the washing machine?
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 employ, to hire, or to turn on (a device). 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.
