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The use or application of something or someone in order to achieve a goal or complete a task. This expression is mainly used in formal or technical language.
Der Täter öffnete das Schloss unter Zuhilfenahme eines Dietrichs.
The perpetrator opened the lock with the aid of a lock pick.
The word is made up of 'zu', 'Hilfe' (help), and 'Nahme' (from 'nehmen' — to take). Literally, it means that one takes something to help oneself.
Die Bergung des Fahrzeugs gelang nur unter Zuhilfenahme eines Krans.
The recovery of the vehicle was only successful with the aid of a crane.
This word is used almost exclusively in the fixed expression 'unter Zuhilfenahme von' (with the aid of) (+ dative). It describes which means or tool was used.
Die Daten wurden unter Zuhilfenahme spezieller Software analysiert.
The data was analyzed with the aid of special software.
The expression 'unter Zuhilfenahme von' (with the aid of) belongs to formal written language. It is often found in official texts, police reports, or academic papers.
Der Bericht wurde unter Zuhilfenahme externer Gutachten erstellt.
The report was prepared with the aid of external expert opinions.
operation / effort / use
Der Einsatz and die Zuhilfenahme can both refer to using technology for a task. “Einsatz” emphasizes active, purposeful application; “unter Zuhilfenahme von” presents the technology more as assistance and sounds more formal. Choose “Einsatz” in ordinary language and “Zuhilfenahme” in formal texts.
Die Suche erfolgte unter Zuhilfenahme eines neuen Computerprogramms.
The search was carried out with the aid of a new computer program.
Bei der Suche kam ein neues Computerprogramm zum Einsatz.
A new computer program was used in the search.
