German word

Assistent

Pronunciation

IPA/asɪˈstɛnt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounassistant

Example

Der Assistent hilft dem Arzt.

The assistant helps the doctor.

Illustration for Assistent (assistant)

More examples

Ein persönlicher Assistent kümmert sich um Reiseplanung und Telefonate.

A personal assistant takes care of travel arrangements and phone calls.

Core concept

A support person beside a specialist, handling practical tasks so the specialist can focus on the main work.

Common phrases

  • persönlicher Assistent

    personal assistant

  • Projektassistent

    project assistant

Similar words

Helfer: A person who provides direct assistance with a task.
Mitarbeiter: A staff member employed by the same organization.
Sekretär: An office worker responsible for documents, appointments, and schedules.
Praktikant: A trainee gaining work experience during a set period of employment.

Definition in German

Hilfskraft, die fachliche oder organisatorische Aufgaben für eine andere Person übernimmt und diese unterstützt

Word origin

German Assistent was borrowed through French from Latin assistens, the present participle of assistere, meaning to stand by or attend.

Usage tips

  • Assistent is a masculine weak noun: der Assistent, den Assistenten, and die Assistenten in the plural.

Other meanings

  • helpernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Assistenzsupportnoun
  • assistierendsupportingadjective

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