Die Beschäftigung
Example: Die Beschäftigung mit neuen Technologien fördert die Kreativität.
Definition
"Die Beschäftigung" refers to the engagement or involvement in an activity, task, or subject, often implying a purposeful or thoughtful focus. For example, "Die Beschäftigung mit neuen Technologien fördert die Kreativität" means that engaging with new technologies promotes creativity.
Etymology
The word "die Beschäftigung" comes from the German verb "beschäftigen," meaning to occupy or engage. It traces back to the Middle High German word "beschæftigen," which combines "be-" (a prefix) with "schäftigen" (to busy oneself). Did you know? The term originally conveyed the idea of keeping oneself busy or occupied.
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"Die Beschäftigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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