die Besetzung
Translation
cast, occupation, staffing, lineup
Examples
Die Besetzung des Films ist großartig.
The cast of the movie is great.
Die Besetzung der Stadt dauerte Jahre.
The occupation of the city lasted for years.
Die Besetzung der Stelle ist schwierig.
Staffing the position is difficult.
Grammar Patterns
the cast/occupation of ((sth.)) The cast of the movie was international.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ensemble, Okkupation, Stellenbesetzung
Etymology
From the verb 'besetzen' (to occupy, to cast). 'be-' prefix + 'setzen' (to set, to place). Literally 'to set upon' or 'to place into'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'be-setting' a stage with actors, a country with soldiers, or an office with staff. The one word covers all three contexts.