Beschäftigung
Example: Nach der Arbeit suche ich eine sinnvolle Beschäftigung.
Definition
"Beschäftigung" refers to an activity or occupation that someone engages in, often to occupy time meaningfully or productively. It can denote a job, hobby, or any form of engagement that provides purpose or keeps a person busy.
Etymology
The word "Beschäftigung" comes from the German verb "beschäftigen," meaning to occupy or engage. It combines the prefix "be-" with "schäftigen," derived from "Schafft" (work or task). Did you know? The term originally conveyed the idea of keeping oneself busy or employed.
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"Beschäftigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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