die Einstellung
Translation
settings, attitude, hiring, adjustment
Examples
Bitte überprüfen Sie die Einstellungen.
Please check the settings.
Er hat eine positive Einstellung zur Arbeit.
He has a positive attitude toward work.
Die Einstellung neuer Mitarbeiter ist geplant.
The hiring of new employees is planned.
Grammar Patterns
attitude ((toward sth.)) His attitude toward life is positive.
hiring ((of sb.)) The hiring of new personnel is being discussed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Konfiguration (configuration), die Haltung (attitude), die Anstellung (employment)
Etymology
Comes from 'ein-' (in) + 'stellen' (to set, to place) + '-ung' (noun suffix). The core idea is 'setting something in place'.
Memory Tips
Connect the meanings through the idea of 'setting in': you 'set' the parameters on a device, 'set' your mind to an 'attitude', and 'set' a person 'in' a new job.