No. 1,674 in German
beschäftigung
"Beschäftigung" means "occupation" or "activity."
In a sentence
Die Beschäftigung mit Kunst fördert die Kreativität.
Engagement with art promotes creativity.
The word 'Beschäftigung' is used here to denote the engagement or occupation with a subject or activity, in this case art, emphasizing an involved interest.
Meine aktuelle Beschäftigung ist die Programmierung.
My current occupation is programming.
Here, 'Beschäftigung' refers to a person's profession or principal activity, highlighting what they are presently dedicating their work to.
Die Kinder brauchen eine sinnvolle Beschäftigung.
The children need a meaningful activity.
In this context, 'Beschäftigung' implies an activity or pastime intended to occupy one's time, suggesting something engaging and beneficial.
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