This is the 5955th most frequent German word.
cast
The German word "Cast" refers to a group of actors in a film, play, or production.
Here, 'casten' (cast) is used as a verb borrowed from English to mean 'to select actors for roles'.
Die Produzenten mussten einen neuen Schauspieler für die Rolle casten.
The producers had to cast a new actor for the role.
In this sentence, 'Cast' is used as a noun borrowed from English, referring to the ensemble of actors in a film or play.
Der Regisseur lobte das Cast des Films für ihre hervorragende Leistung.
The director praised the cast of the film for their outstanding performance.
Here, the word 'gießen' (translated as 'cast') is employed as a verb meaning 'to pour or shape material into a mold'.