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.
engagement
A fixed-term employment contract, especially for artists such as actors, musicians, or dancers at a theater or opera house.
Die Sopranistin hat für die nächste Spielzeit ein Engagement an der Wiener Staatsoper erhalten.
The soprano has received an engagement at the Vienna State Opera for the next season.
exposure / commitment
In finance and business, a financial obligation or stake, for example in the form of loans or investments.
Die Bank hat ihr Engagement in der Automobilbranche deutlich reduziert.
The bank has significantly reduced its exposure to the automotive industry.
'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
Einsatz and Engagement can both express a personal contribution toward an important goal. Einsatz focuses more on the specific effort or energy invested, while Engagement emphasizes sustained active participation. Use Einsatz for a particular effort and Engagement for ongoing involvement.
Ihr langfristiges Engagement für die Nachbarschaft ist vielen Menschen wichtig.
Her long-term commitment to the neighborhood is important to many people.
Durch ihren großen Einsatz konnte die Nachbarschaft schnell geholfen werden.
Thanks to her great effort, the neighborhood could be helped quickly.
