die Leiharbeit
Translation
temporary work, agency work, temping
Examples
Leiharbeit ist in dieser Branche sehr verbreitet.
Temporary work is very common in this industry.
Er arbeitet in der Leiharbeit.
He works in temporary employment.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used as a subject or object Temporary work is a controversial topic.
Similar Words
Zeitarbeit (agency work); Antonyms: Festanstellung (permanent position)
Etymology
From 'leihen' (to lend/borrow) + 'Arbeit' (work). Literally 'lent work', where a worker is 'lent' to another company.
Memory Tips
Think of 'lending' an 'Arbeit' (worker). A company lends its employee to another for a temporary period.