Translation of German word "einstellen" to English
einstellen
/aɪnstɛln̩/
Meaning
VerbTo adjust or set (an instrument, dial, etc.); to hire (an employee); to stop or discontinue (an activity).
How to use
einstellen ('to adjust / set / hire / stop') is a weak verb with a separable prefix: stellt ein, stellte ein, hat eingestellt. Den Wecker einstellen — To set the alarm. Mitarbeiter einstellen — To hire staff. Das Rauchen einstellen — To stop smoking.
🇬🇧 English
set
Example
Ich stelle den Timer ein.
I set the timer.
Er stellt den Ton ein.
He sets the sound.
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Common phrases
- Mitarbeiter einstellen— to hire / employ workers / staff
- die Arbeit einstellen— to stop work / go on strike
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe eingesetzt
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #930 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "einstellen"?▼
The German word "einstellen" is defined as: "To adjust or set (an instrument, dial, etc.); to hire (an employee); to stop or discontinue (an activity)."
What does the German word "einstellen" mean?▼
The German word "einstellen" means "set" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich stelle den Timer ein." (which translates as "I set the timer.").
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