Einsatz

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German īnsaz. By surface analysis, ein- +‎ Satz. Compare Dutch inzet, English inset.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪ̯nzats/
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Noun

Einsatz m (strong, genitive Einsatzes, plural Einsätze)

  1. something inserted, inset, inlay, compartment
    Diesen Einsatz kann man herausnehmen.This inlay can be taken out.
  2. insertion
    Synonym: Einsetzen
    Das Gerät funktioniert erst nach Einsatz der Batterien.
    The device only works after insertion of the batteries.
  3. use, usage, employment
    Synonyms: Einsetzen, Gebrauch, Verwendung
    Der Einsatz von Steroiden ist hier untersagt.The use of steroids is forbidden here.
  4. (military) mission, campaign, deployment
    Er hat sich freiwillig für den Einsatz gemeldet.He volunteered for the mission.
  5. (sports) appearance (instance of playing for a team)
    Er kommt heute nicht zum Einsatz.He won’t be playing today.
  6. effort, commitment
    Sie sollte mehr Einsatz zeigen.She should show more commitment.
  7. the act of risking (something for some end)
    Er hat den Ertrinkenden unter Einsatz seines Lebens gerettet.
    He saved the drowning man risking his own life.
  8. (games) stake, the amount of a bet or wager
    Ihre Einsätze bitte!Place your bets please!
  9. (rare) deposit
    Synonym: Pfand
  10. (rare) start (of something)
    Synonym: Einsetzen
  11. (music) entry, entrance, cue
    Sofort nach dem zweiten Takt ist dein Einsatz.(please add an English translation of this usage example)

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Further reading

  • Einsatz” in Duden online
  • Einsatz” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache