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assistant
A person who helps another person with their work or with a specific task; an assistant. The term is often considered somewhat old-fashioned today.
Der alte Handwerksmeister bildete seinen Gehilfen sorgfältig aus.
The old master craftsman carefully trained his assistant.
The word 'Gehilfe' (assistant) is directly related to the verb 'helfen' (to help) and the noun 'die Hilfe' (help). A Gehilfe is therefore literally a person who provides help.
Der junge Gehilfe lernte schnell vom erfahrenen Meister.
The young assistant learned quickly from the experienced master.
The term 'Gehilfe' (assistant) is considered old-fashioned today. You mainly find it in historical or literary texts, for example in stories about old craft professions or in fairy tales.
In alten Romanen ist oft vom Gehilfen des Detektivs die Rede.
In old novels, there is often talk of the detective's assistant.
To express whom the assistant helps, the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative is usually used. The genitive is more formal.
Er war der Gehilfe des Bäckers.
He was the baker's assistant.
employee
'der Mitarbeiter' and 'der Gehilfe' can both refer to a person who is involved in work or tasks. However, 'Mitarbeiter' is neutral and general: the person works in a company, organization, or on a project. 'Gehilfe' puts more emphasis on someone helping another person or assisting them with their work. Today, the word often sounds somewhat old-fashioned. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with work. If you mean the normal professional role, you usually say 'Mitarbeiter'. If the helping role is the main focus, 'Gehilfe' can fit.
Der Arzt gab seinem Gehilfen die Unterlagen für den nächsten Patienten.
The doctor gave his assistant the documents for the next patient.
Die Mitarbeiter im Reisebüro beraten heute viele Kunden.
The employees at the travel agency are advising many customers today.