Translation of German word "engagieren" to English
engagieren
/ɛŋɡaˈɡiːʁn/
Meaning
VerbTo interact socially. To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
How to use
engagieren ('to involve / commit / hire') is a weak verb: engagiert, engagierte, hat engagiert. Borrowed from French. Often used reflexively: sich engagieren für (+ accusative) — to get involved in / campaign for.
🇬🇧 English
to engage
Example
Sie engagieren sich für die Umwelt.
They engage with environmental issues.
Wir engagieren uns für die soziale Gerechtigkeit.
We engage with social justice issues.
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Common phrases
- sich ehrenamtlich engagieren— to do voluntary work / volunteer
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/engagiert
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #981 in German
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The German word "engagieren" is defined as: "To interact socially. To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied."
What does the German word "engagieren" mean?▼
The German word "engagieren" means "to engage" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sie engagieren sich für die Umwelt." (which translates as "They engage with environmental issues.").
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