German word

engagiert

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃gaˈʒiːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectiveenthusiastic

Example

Wir haben einen engagierten Lehrer, der uns gut hilft.

We have an enthusiastic teacher who helps us a lot.

Illustration for engagiert (enthusiastic)

More examples

Er ist politisch engagiert und diskutiert oft im Verein.

He is politically engaged and often discusses things at the club.

Core concept

A person putting time, responsibility, and personal effort into a project, role, or cause.

Common phrases

  • politisch engagiert

    politically engaged

  • sozial engagiert

    socially committed

  • sehr engagiert

    very enthusiastic

Similar words

motiviert: Ready and eager to act because of strong inner drive.
interessiert: Interested in learning more about a subject or activity.
aktiv: Actively participating and taking initiative rather than remaining passive.
verantwortungsbewusst: Reliable and careful about fulfilling duties and obligations.

Definition in German

Aktiv und verantwortlich für ein Projekt oder eine Sache handelnd, oft mit persönlichem Einsatz.

Word origin

German engagiert comes from the past participle of engagieren, a borrowing from French engager, and it became established as an adjective.

Usage tips

  • Engagiert often describes sustained active commitment, not merely a moment of excitement or enthusiasm.

Other meanings

  • devotedadjective
  • activeadjective
  • passionateadjective

Opposites

  • desinteressiertuninterestedadjective
  • gleichgültigindifferentadjective

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