wir stellen ein
/viːɐ̯ ˈʃtɛlən aɪ̯n/word by word
The English phrase "we are hiring" is translated into German as wir stellen ein.
wir stellen ein is the standard, direct way for a company to announce job openings in a professional context.
Which one should you use?
While wir stellen ein is the direct translation for "we are hiring", you might also see Wir suchen Verstärkung (We are looking for reinforcement) used in job advertisements. For a more descriptive formal approach, one can use Wir suchen nach neuen Mitarbeitern (We are looking for new employees). In more casual settings, Wir suchen Leute (We are looking for people) is common and the colloquial Jemand Bock auf einen Job? (Anyone up for a job?) is used for a very informal tone.
How does it change in a sentence?
This phrase uses the separable verb einstellen. In a clause, the prefix ein moves to the end of the sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
/viːɐ̯ ˈʃtɛlən aɪ̯n/
Did you know?
- If a company uses the very informal Jemand Bock auf einen Job?, they are using the colloquial word Bock, which literally means 'he-goat'.
- The verb in wir stellen ein is actually the separable verb einstellen, which can also mean 'to discontinue' or 'to stop' something, such as a production line.
- The word stellen comes from the same root as the English word 'stall'. Both terms originally describe the act of putting or placing something in a specific position.
Examples in context
- Wir stellen ein.We are hiring.
- Schauen Sie auf unsere Website, wir stellen ein.Check our website, we are hiring.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a job opportunity at a local company.
- FelixHast du die Anzeige gesehen? Wir stellen ein!Did you see the ad? We are hiring!
- LauraEcht? Suchst du jemanden für die Firma?Really? Are you looking for someone for the company?
- FelixJa, Laura, ich helfe bei der Suche.Yes, Laura, I am helping with the search.
- LauraDas klingt super, danke für die Info!That sounds great, thanks for the info!
