English–German
“hire” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌʃtɛlən/
Example
Die Firma stellt einen neuen Mitarbeiter ein.
The company is hiring a new employee.
How to say “hire” in German
“Hire” in German is einstellen.
A hand puts a person into a position, brings a device to a setting, or guides an operation to rest.
Example sentences with einstellen
Ich muss die Lautstärke einstellen.
I have to adjust the volume.
Tips for using einstellen
- The object helps identify the meaning: jemanden einstellen means hire someone, while etwas einstellen can mean adjust or discontinue something.
Other German words for “hire”
Wir engagieren einen neuen Mitarbeiter.
We are hiring a new employee.