Besetzung

== German == === Etymology === From besetzen (“to place, fill, occupy”) +‎ -ung. Compare Dutch bezetting (“occupation”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bəˈzɛtsʊŋ/ Rhymes: -ɛt͡sʊŋ === Noun === Besetzung f (genitive Besetzung, plural Besetzungen) occupation; invasion (of a country) squat (occupation of a building without permission) (the action of and position resulting from) appointment for a role in a company or institution (theater, film) cast; casting ==== Usage notes ==== (occupation): A slight distinction is usually made between Besetzung and Besatzung of a country. The former is the act of invading and occupying, while Besatzung is the continued foreign military rule over a certain period of time. (positions of appointment): For the individuals or collective having the roles conducive to operating a vehicle, particularly ship or airplane, Besatzung is used. For the action of filling these positions, Besatzung is not used. ==== Declension ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== Besatzer, Besatzerin Besatzung besetzen besetzt besitzen === See also === Okkupation === Further reading === “Besetzung” in Duden online “Besetzung” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache “Besetzung” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon