die Einstellung

Plural: die Einstellungen
Based on: ein-, einstellen
Noun #449 Noun
  1. the setting(s)
  2. the mindset, the attitude
  3. the employment
  4. the setting, the configuration
1.

the setting(s)

(For technical devices.)
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Examples
  • Thomas hat versehentlich die falsche Einstellung am Thermostat gewählt.
  • Thomas accidentally selected the wrong setting on the thermostat.
2.

the mindset, the attitude

("Einstellung zu" - Basically, it's your mental settings toward a situation.)
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  • Du bist immer pessimistisch. Das ist die falsche Einstellung.
  • You are always pessimistic. That is the wrong  mind set.
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3.

the employment

(The act of employing someone, not the position.)
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4.

the setting, the configuration

(The act of putting in settings.)
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Prefix Verbs Explained – “einstellen”

"einstellen" has a few meanings that seem to have nothing to do with each other. Today, we'll find out what they are and if there is a common idea.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Einstellung' have?

Einstellung has 4 distinct meanings: 1. the setting(s), 2. the mindset, the attitude, 3. the employment, 4. the setting, the configuration.

What is the gender of 'Einstellung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Einstellung'?

die Einstellungen

What is 'Einstellung' related to?

The word 'Einstellung' is related to ein- and einstellen.

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Prefix Verbs Explained – “einstellen”
"einstellen" has a few meanings that seem to have nothing to do with each other. Today, we'll find out what they are and if there is a common idea.
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