No. 1,541 in German
engagieren
"Engagieren" means "to engage" or "to commit oneself to something."
In a sentence
Ich möchte mich sozial engagieren, um meiner Gemeinschaft zu helfen.
I want to engage socially to help my community.
In this sentence, 'engagieren' is used reflexively (mich engagieren), indicating an active involvement in an activity or cause, emphasizing a personal commitment or motive.
Die Firma engagiert neue Mitarbeiter für das kommende Projekt.
The company is hiring new employees for the upcoming project.
Here, 'engagiert' means 'hires' or 'employs,' showing a less personal and more professional context of engaging personnel.
Er engagiert sich leidenschaftlich für den Umweltschutz.
He is passionately engaged in environmental protection.
In this example, 'engagiert sich' reflects a passionate involvement or activism in a cause, illustrating dedication and ongoing activity.
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