einstellen/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃtɛlən/to hire; to adjust; to stop
einstellen is a German verb that means to hire, to adjust, or to stop. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃtɛlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stellte ein" and the past participle is "eingestellt".
Definitions
1.to hire or employ someone for a job(employment)
a.to give someone a job
Die Firma will neue Mitarbeiter einstellen.—The company wants to hire new employees.
2.to set or adjust something (a device, a parameter, etc.)(adjustment/technology)
a.to set or adjust a device or value
Du musst die Lautstärke am Fernseher einstellen.—You have to adjust the volume on the TV.
3.to stop, discontinue (an activity, service, etc.)(cessation, formal)
a.to end something, often formally
Der Zugverkehr wurde wegen des Sturms eingestellt.—Train service was discontinued due to the storm.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | einstellen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stelle ein |
| Present (du) | stellst ein |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stellt ein |
| Preterite (ich) | stellte ein |
| Participle II | eingestellt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stellte ein |
| Imperative (singular) | stelle ein |
| Imperative (plural) | stellt ein |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "einstellen" mean in English?
- "einstellen" means to hire, to adjust, or to stop. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "einstellen"?
- "einstellen" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nˌʃtɛlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "einstellen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "einstellen" is "eingestellt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "einstellen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "einstellen" becomes "stellte ein" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "einstellen"?
- "einstellen" is a verb in German.
