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einstellen

hire

verb AYN-shtel-len Common

Also means

adjust

Usage Note

einstellen is separable (Die Firma stellt neue Leute ein) and remarkably versatile: it means to hire staff, to adjust a setting, or to cease an activity (den Betrieb einstellen). The reflexive sich einstellen auf means 'to prepare oneself for'. Context decides which sense applies.

Examples

"Die Firma stellt neue Mitarbeiter ein."

Natural Translation

The company is hiring new employees.

Literal Translation

The company sets new employees in.

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