angestellt
Translation
employed, hired, turned on, up to (mischief)
Examples
Er ist bei einer großen Firma angestellt.
He is employed at a large company.
Das Radio ist den ganzen Tag angestellt.
The radio is turned on all day.
Was hast du denn wieder angestellt?
What have you been up to again?
Grammar Patterns
to be employed ((at/by sth.)) He is employed by a large company.
to be employed ((as sth.)) She is employed as a teacher.
to be up to ((sth.)) What have you been up to again?
Similar Words
employed, occupied; Antonyms: unemployed, jobless
Etymology
From the prefix an- (at, on) + stellen (to place, set). Literally 'placed at' a job, or 'set on' for a device.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'placed' (gestellt) 'at' (an) a job. For a device, think of 'setting' it 'on'.