commitment / engagement
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commitment
Personal, often unpaid dedication to a cause, person, or goal that one considers important.
Ihr ehrenamtliches Engagement im Tierschutzverein ist bewundernswert.
Her volunteer commitment to the animal protection organization is admirable.
'Das Engagement' does not mean being engaged to be married. The English word 'engagement' (marriage promise) is 'die Verlobung' in German. 'Engagement' in German refers to dedication or involvement.
Sein Engagement für den Umweltschutz ist beeindruckend.
His commitment to environmental protection is impressive.
Common adjectives are 'soziales' (social), 'politisches' (political), or 'ehrenamtliches Engagement' (volunteer commitment). The verb 'zeigen' is often used ('Engagement zeigen' = to show commitment), as is the preposition 'für' with the accusative.
Viele Studenten zeigen großes soziales Engagement.
Many students show great social commitment.
The context makes the meaning clear: in the social or political sphere, it refers to personal commitment. In the arts and theater, it means a contract. In finance, it describes a financial stake.
Die Bank prüft ihr finanzielles Engagement in dem Projekt.
The bank is reviewing its financial exposure in the project.
This meaning is specialized language from the world of the performing arts. Typical verbs in this context are 'ein Engagement haben' (to have an engagement), 'ein Engagement bekommen' (to get an engagement), or 'ein Engagement annehmen' (to accept an engagement).
Der Tänzer hat ein Engagement für eine Spielzeit bekommen.
The dancer received an engagement for one season.
operation / effort / use
'der Einsatz' and 'das Engagement' can both describe someone making an effort and putting energy into a goal. 'Einsatz' emphasizes the concrete effort or performance in a situation more strongly. For example, you can show a lot of 'Einsatz' at work, in sports, or in a project. 'Engagement' sounds more personal and longer-term. It fits especially when someone commits themselves to a cause because it is important to them, often voluntarily. In short: 'Einsatz' shows how much energy someone puts in; 'Engagement' shows that someone is personally invested and takes responsibility.
Das Engagement meiner Kollegin für die Nachbarschaft beeindruckt mich sehr.
My colleague's commitment to the neighborhood impresses me very much.
Mit viel Einsatz hat das Team den Auftrag noch rechtzeitig geschafft.
With a lot of effort, the team completed the assignment on time after all.