Engagement/ɑ̃ɡaʒˈmɑ̃ː/commitment; dedication; engagement (promise to marry)
Engagement is a German noun that means commitment, dedication, or engagement (promise to marry). It is pronounced /ɑ̃ɡaʒˈmɑ̃ː/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Engagements".
Definitions
1.active involvement or commitment to a cause or task(social, professional)
a.dedicated participation, personal commitment
Sein Engagement für den Umweltschutz ist beeindruckend.—His commitment to environmental protection is impressive.
b.voluntary work or initiative
Sie zeigt viel Engagement in ihrem Verein.—She shows a lot of dedication in her club.
2.temporary job or professional engagement, especially in the performing arts(employment, contract)
a.short-term contract, especially for artists
Der Sänger hat ein neues Engagement am Theater.—The singer has a new engagement at the theater.
3.agreement to marry; betrothal(personal)
a.promise to marry someone
Nach dem Engagement plant das Paar die Hochzeit.—After the engagement, the couple is planning the wedding.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Engagement | die Engagements |
| Genitive | des Engagements | der Engagements |
| Dative | dem Engagement | den Engagements |
| Accusative | das Engagement | die Engagements |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Engagement" mean in English?
- "Engagement" means commitment, dedication, or engagement (promise to marry). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Engagement"?
- "Engagement" is pronounced /ɑ̃ɡaʒˈmɑ̃ː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Engagement" der, die, or das?
- "Engagement" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Engagement"?
- The plural of "Engagement" is "Engagements".
- What part of speech is "Engagement"?
- "Engagement" is a noun in German.
