engagieren

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German

Etymology

Borrowed from French engager.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃ɡaˈʒiːʁən/
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Verb

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  1. (transitive, to hire an artist) to engage
  2. (reflexive) to get involved, to be involved
    • 1996, Die Sterne (lyrics and music), “Swinging Safari”, in Posen:
      Eines Tages kommst du heim vom Angeln / Du hattest nichts an der Leine und erst recht nichts gefangen / Deine Augen im Spiegel sind genauso frustriert / Als hättest du dich politisch engagiert
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Conjugation

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Further reading