die Ortskräfte
Translation
local staff, local employees, local hires
Examples
Die Organisation beschäftigt viele Ortskräfte.
The organisation employs many local staff.
Die Sicherheit der Ortskräfte ist sehr wichtig.
The safety of the local staff is very important.
Grammar Patterns
die Ortskräfte ((as subject)) as a subject The local staff know the culture.
die Ortskräfte ((as accusative object)) as an object The company trains the local staff.
Similar Words
einheimische Mitarbeiter, lokale Angestellte
Etymology
From 'Ort' (place, local) + 'Kräfte' (forces, staff). Literally 'local forces' or 'local staff'.
Memory Tips
Think of an international organization hiring 'local power/forces' (Kräfte) to work at a specific 'place' (Ort).