die Assistenz
Translation
assistance, support, help, assistantship
Examples
Sie braucht Assistenz bei der Arbeit.
She needs assistance with her work.
Er arbeitet in der Assistenz der Geschäftsleitung.
He works as an assistant to the management.
Grammar Patterns
to provide assistance ((to sb.)) j-m Assistenz leisten The nurse provides assistance to the patient.
assistance with ((sth.)) Assistenz bei+3 I need assistance with this task.
Similar Words
Hilfe (help), Unterstützung (support), Beistand (aid)
Etymology
From Latin 'assistere' meaning 'to stand by, help'. Cognate with the English word 'assist'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'assistant' providing 'assistance'. The '-enz' ending is common for feminine nouns in German, like 'Existenz' or 'Konferenz'.