VERB
engagieren/ɑ̃ɡaˈʒiːʁən/to commit; to hire; to engage
engagieren is a German verb that means to commit, to hire, or to engage. It is pronounced /ɑ̃ɡaˈʒiːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "engagierte" and the past participle is "engagiert".
Definitions
1.to actively participate in or commit to something(involvement/commitment)
a.to become involved (socially, politically, etc.)
Viele Menschen engagieren sich für den Umweltschutz.—Many people commit themselves to environmental protection.
2.to hire or book someone (especially in artistic contexts)(employment/theatre)
a.to hire actors, musicians, etc.
Das Theater engagiert einen neuen Schauspieler.—The theater is hiring a new actor.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | engagieren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | engagiere |
| Present (du) | engagierst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | engagiert |
| Preterite (ich) | engagierte |
| Participle II | engagiert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | engagierte |
| Imperative (singular) | engagiere |
| Imperative (plural) | engagiert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "engagieren" mean in English?
- "engagieren" means to commit, to hire, or to engage. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "engagieren"?
- "engagieren" is pronounced /ɑ̃ɡaˈʒiːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "engagieren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "engagieren" is "engagiert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "engagieren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "engagieren" becomes "engagierte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "engagieren"?
- "engagieren" is a verb in German.
