anheuern
to hire on
To hire or engage someone to work on a ship.
EXAMPLE
Der Kapitän heuerte in Hamburg neue Matrosen für die Überfahrt an.
The captain hired on new sailors in Hamburg for the crossing.
anheuern
to hire
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Meanings
anheuern
to hire
Informal for hiring or commissioning a person for a specific task or job.
EXAMPLE
Für die Renovierung haben wir einen erfahrenen Handwerker angeheuert.
We hired an experienced craftsman for the renovation.
Usage tips
Separable verb
'Anheuern' (to hire) is a separable verb. In a main clause, the prefix 'an-' stands at the end; in a subordinate clause, it remains attached to the verb.
EXAMPLE
Das Filmstudio heuerte einen berühmten Regisseur für das Projekt an.
The film studio hired a famous director for the project.
Context clue
The meaning depends heavily on the context. In connection with ships, seafaring, and sailors, the original, literal meaning is intended. In all other contexts, it is used informally for 'einstellen' (to hire) or 'beauftragen' (to commission).
EXAMPLE
Für die lange Seereise musste eine komplett neue Mannschaft angeheuert werden.
A completely new crew had to be hired on for the long sea voyage.
Typical collocations
In the original seafaring meaning, 'anheuern' (to hire on) is typically used with people or groups who work on a ship: 'Matrosen anheuern' (to hire on sailors), 'eine Mannschaft anheuern' (to hire on a crew), 'Personal anheuern' (to hire on staff).
EXAMPLE
Der Kapitän konnte im Hafen schnell zwei neue Seeleute anheuern.
The captain was able to quickly hire on two new sailors in the harbor.
Register: Informal
The general meaning 'jemanden einstellen' (to hire someone) is informal. In formal or business texts, you would more likely find words such as 'einstellen' (to hire), 'beauftragen' (to commission), or 'engagieren' (to engage/hire).
EXAMPLE
Für den Umzug haben wir ein paar starke Helfer angeheuert.
We hired a few strong helpers for the move.
Compare with
anheuern vs einstellen
to hire / adjust / stop
Both verbs can mean that a person is hired and employed for a job. „Einstellen“ is the general, neutral term, while „anheuern“ sounds more colloquial and is used especially for a specific job. Use „einstellen“ in everyday professional contexts and „anheuern“ in informal language.
anheuern
Der Kapitän heuert für die nächste Reise drei Matrosen an.
The captain is hiring three sailors for the next voyage.
einstellen
Die Firma stellt für die neue Filiale drei Verkäufer ein.
The company is hiring three salespeople for the new branch.
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