der Leiharbeitnehmer
Translation
temporary agency worker, temp, leased employee
Examples
Der Leiharbeitnehmer arbeitet für eine Zeitarbeitsfirma.
The temporary agency worker works for a temp agency.
Viele Firmen stellen Leiharbeitnehmer ein.
Many companies hire temporary agency workers.
Grammar Patterns
to hire ((sb.)) as a temporary worker The company hires him as a temporary worker.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zeitarbeiter, Aushilfe; Antonyms: Festangestellter (permanent employee)
Etymology
From 'leihen' (to lend/borrow) + 'Arbeit' (work) + 'Nehmer' (taker). Literally a 'work taker on loan'.
Memory Tips
Think of a worker who is 'lent' ('leihen') from an agency to a company.