Aushilfe

temporary helper

noun OWS-hil-fe Rare

Also means

casual worker

Usage Note

Aushilfe is a person hired to cover a temporary need such as holiday cover or a seasonal rush. The work relationship is short-term; many students work as Aushilfen in hospitality or retail.

Examples

"Im Weihnachtsgeschäft stellt das Kaufhaus mehrere Aushilfen ein."

Natural Translation

The department store hires several temporary helpers for the Christmas season.

Literal Translation

In the Christmas-business the department-store sets several temporary-helpers in.

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