casten
Translation
to cast, to audition
Examples
Sie wurde für die Hauptrolle gecastet.
She was cast for the main role.
Für den Film werden noch Schauspieler gecastet.
Actors are still being cast for the film.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to cast sb. for sth. She was cast for the main role.
Similar Words
auswählen (to select), besetzen (to cast/fill a role)
Etymology
A loanword from the English 'to cast'.
Memory Tips
Think of a TV 'casting show' to remember its meaning in the context of film and theatre.