noun
temporary help, assistant
B1
Aushilfe is a feminine noun meaning a temporary helper, temporary employee, or assistant. Use the article die (singular) and plural Aushilfen. Commonly refers to short-term or casual staff covering absences or busy periods. Regular declension with plural -en; no special prepositions or irregular plural.
Examples
Der Supermarkt stellte eine Aushilfe ein, die am Wochenende arbeiten sollte, weil das Team wegen Krankheit verstärkt werden musste.
The supermarket hired a temporary worker who was to work on weekends because the team needed reinforcement due to illness.
Die Aushilfe beantwortet die Anrufe, wenn die Sekretärin krank ist.
The assistant answers the calls when the secretary is ill.
Wir suchen eine Aushilfe für das Wochenende.
We're looking for temporary help for the weekend.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a short-term helper wearing a badge labeled 'Aushilfe'.
Sounds a bit like 'ouch-help' — imagine someone helping out when you're hurt.
Die Aushilfe — remember 'die' (feminine). Think of 'she' helping out.
Notes
Often used for part-time or temporary workers hired to cover shifts or busy periods. Can refer to student workers or short-term staff.