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58 words
German word
Aushilfe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯shɪlfə/
Meaning
- feminine nountemp
Example
Wir suchen eine Aushilfe für das Wochenende.
We are looking for a temp for the weekend.
More examples
Zur Urlaubszeit springt oft eine Aushilfe im Sekretariat ein.
During the vacation season, a temp often fills in at the secretarial office.
Core concept
A short-term helper fills a gap in a shop, business, or event without implying a permanent position.
Common phrases
als Aushilfe arbeiten
work as a temp
eine Aushilfe einstellen
hire a temp
studentische Aushilfe
student temp
Similar words
Aushilfskraft: A temporary auxiliary worker employed for a limited period.
Hilfskraft: A general helper who performs supporting tasks on site.
Teilzeitkraft: An employee hired to work reduced or part-time hours.
Vertretung: A person who takes over someone else's duties during an absence.
Definition in German
Aushilfe ist eine Person, die vorübergehend in einem Betrieb oder bei einer Veranstaltung mitarbeitet und einfache Aufgaben übernimmt.
Word origin
Aushilfe is a noun derived from aushelfen, combining aus- with helfen to designate someone who helps out for a limited period.
Usage tips
- Aushilfe refers to a person in this use, whereas Hilfe usually refers to help or assistance rather than to a worker.
Other meanings
- part-time workernoun
- helpernoun
Opposites
- Festangestelltepermanent employeenoun
Related words
- Aushilfskrafttemp workernoun
- aushilfsweisetemporarilyadverb