No. 8,993 in German
leiharbeiter
A "leiharbeiter" is a temporary or contract worker employed through a staffing agency.
In a sentence
Der Leiharbeiter wurde für drei Monate eingestellt.
The temporary worker was hired for three months.
In this sentence, 'Leiharbeiter' refers to a worker hired temporarily for a fixed term.
Leiharbeiter genießen oft weniger Sicherheit in ihrer Anstellung.
Temporary workers often enjoy less security in their employment.
Here, 'Leiharbeiter' implies individuals employed on a temporary basis, highlighting general employment conditions.
Viele Leiharbeiter hoffen auf eine feste Stelle in der Firma.
Many temporary workers hope for a permanent position in the company.
In this context, 'Leiharbeiter' denotes individuals currently working on a temporary basis but aspiring for permanence in their roles.
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