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German
Etymology
From Middle High German īnsaz. By surface analysis, ein- + Satz. Compare Dutch inzet, English inset.
Pronunciation
Noun
Einsatz m (strong, genitive Einsatzes, plural Einsätze)
- something inserted, inset, inlay, compartment
- Diesen Einsatz kann man herausnehmen. ― This inlay can be taken out.
- insertion
- Synonym: Einsetzen
Das Gerät funktioniert erst nach Einsatz der Batterien.- The device only works after insertion of the batteries.
- use, usage, employment
- Synonyms: Einsetzen, Gebrauch, Verwendung
- Der Einsatz von Steroiden ist hier untersagt. ― The use of steroids is forbidden here.
- (military) mission, campaign, deployment
- Er hat sich freiwillig für den Einsatz gemeldet. ― He volunteered for the mission.
- (sports) appearance (instance of playing for a team)
- Er kommt heute nicht zum Einsatz. ― He won’t be playing today.
- effort, commitment
- Sie sollte mehr Einsatz zeigen. ― She should show more commitment.
- 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.
- (games) stake, the amount of a bet or wager
- Ihre Einsätze bitte! ― Place your bets please!
- (rare) deposit
- Synonym: Pfand
- (rare) start (of something)
- Synonym: Einsetzen
- (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