unskilled laborer
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unskilled laborer
A person who performs simple, usually physical work and does not need any special training for it. Unskilled laborers often support skilled workers in their tasks.
Auf der Baustelle waren mehrere Hilfsarbeiter damit beschäftigt, Material zu transportieren.
Several unskilled laborers were busy transporting materials on the construction site.
The word is made up of 'Hilfe' (help), the linking -s, and 'Arbeiter' (worker). So it literally describes a worker who performs helping tasks.
Ein Hilfsarbeiter braucht keine spezielle Ausbildung für seine Tätigkeit.
An unskilled laborer does not need any special training for their work.
The term 'Hilfsarbeiter' (unskilled laborer) is often used in industries where physical work is required. Typical workplaces are construction sites, factories, or warehouses.
Im Lager helfen mehrere Hilfsarbeiter beim Verpacken der Waren.
Several unskilled laborers help pack the goods in the warehouse.
To describe a person's profession or function, the preposition 'als' (as) is often used. Typical phrases are 'als Hilfsarbeiter arbeiten' (to work as an unskilled laborer) or 'als Hilfsarbeiter tätig sein' (to be employed as an unskilled laborer).
Nach der Schule hat er zwei Jahre als Hilfsarbeiter auf dem Bau gearbeitet.
After school, he worked as an unskilled laborer in construction for two years.
laborer / henchman
Both words can refer to a person who does simple physical work. Der Hilfsarbeiter is the neutral term, while der Handlanger often presents the subordinate work in a disparaging or old-fashioned way. For a factual job description, Hilfsarbeiter is therefore more appropriate.
Der Bauleiter stellte ihn als Hilfsarbeiter für einfache Arbeiten auf der Baustelle ein.
The construction manager hired him as an unskilled laborer to do simple work on the site.
Der Bauleiter setzte ihn als Handlanger für einfache Arbeiten auf der Baustelle ein.
The construction manager put him to work as a laborer on the site, doing simple tasks.
