No. 2,171 in German
besetzung
"Besetzung" means "occupation," "casting," or "staffing," depending on context.
In a sentence
Die Besetzung des Theaters war hervorragend.
The cast of the theater was excellent.
Besetzung refers to the group of actors or performers in a play or film (The cast).
Die Besetzung des Hauses führte zu Protesten.
The occupation of the house led to protests.
Besetzung refers to the act of occupying something, often forcefully or politically (The occupation).
Die Besetzung der offenen Position im Unternehmen war schwierig.
The filling of the open position in the company was challenging.
Besetzung refers to the action of appointing or filling a position (The filling/appointment).
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