beigeordnet
Translation
assistant, deputy, associate, adjunct
Examples
Er ist ein beigeordneter Professor an der Universität.
He is an associate professor at the university.
Die beigeordnete Richterin hörte den Fall.
The associate judge heard the case.
Ein Beigeordneter leitet das Dezernat.
A deputy mayor heads the department.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((als etw.)) beigeordnet sein to be assigned to (sb.) (as sth.) He is assigned to the team as a consultant.
ein beigeordneter ((Nomen)) an associate/deputy [Noun] An associate prosecutor was present.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stellvertretend (deputy), assistierend (assisting); Antonyms: leitend (leading), hauptverantwortlich (primarily responsible)
Etymology
From 'beiordnen' (to assign to, associate with), which is 'bei-' (beside) + 'ordnen' (to order, arrange). So, someone arranged beside the main person.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'ordered' ('geordnet') to be 'by' ('bei') your side to assist.