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Engagement

commitment

noun ang-gazh-MANG Less Common

Origin: from French engagement

Also means

engagement

Usage Note

Engagement keeps its French pronunciation (nasal endings, soft 'zh') and means dedication or active involvement, e.g. soziales Engagement. In show business it also denotes a performer's booking or contract.

Examples

"Ihr Engagement ist beeindruckend."

Natural Translation

Her commitment is impressive.

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