C2 noun Neutral

assistant

/əˈsɪstənt/

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

Beispiele

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1

The shop assistant was incredibly patient while I decided which coat to purchase.

The shop assistant was incredibly patient while I decided which coat to purchase.

2

The Executive Assistant manages the intricate scheduling and sensitive communications for the board of directors.

The Executive Assistant manages the intricate scheduling and sensitive communications for the board of directors.

3

I'll have my assistant ping you with the details of the meeting later this afternoon.

I'll have my assistant ping you with the details of the meeting later this afternoon.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
assistant
Verb
assist
Adjektiv
assistive
Verwandt
assistance
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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'Ant' (assist-ANT) - a small but vital worker that assists the colony in moving large objects.

Schnelles Quiz

The newly hired _____ will be responsible for handling the senator's daily correspondence.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: assistant

Beispiele

1

The shop assistant was incredibly patient while I decided which coat to purchase.

everyday

The shop assistant was incredibly patient while I decided which coat to purchase.

2

The Executive Assistant manages the intricate scheduling and sensitive communications for the board of directors.

formal

The Executive Assistant manages the intricate scheduling and sensitive communications for the board of directors.

3

I'll have my assistant ping you with the details of the meeting later this afternoon.

informal

I'll have my assistant ping you with the details of the meeting later this afternoon.

4

The research assistant played a pivotal role in the longitudinal study by meticulously coding the qualitative data.

academic

The research assistant played a pivotal role in the longitudinal study by meticulously coding the qualitative data.

5

Our administrative assistant is the primary point of contact for all vendor-related inquiries and procurement processes.

business

Our administrative assistant is the primary point of contact for all vendor-related inquiries and procurement processes.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
assistant
Verb
assist
Adjektiv
assistive
Verwandt
assistance

Häufige Kollokationen

personal assistant personal assistant
research assistant research assistant
teaching assistant teaching assistant
administrative assistant administrative assistant
assistant manager assistant manager

Häufige Phrasen

assistant to the director

assistant to the director

virtual assistant

virtual assistant

graduate assistant

graduate assistant

Wird oft verwechselt mit

assistant vs assistance

Assistant refers to the person who helps, whereas assistance refers to the act of helping or the help itself.

assistant vs associate

An associate is often a peer or partner in a professional firm, while an assistant usually occupies a lower hierarchical position.

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Nutzungshinweise

The term can describe a wide range of roles from entry-level retail positions to high-level 'Assistant Directors' who hold significant power. Always clarify the professional field (e.g., 'medical assistant') to specify the required expertise.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'assistance' (noun, abstract) when they mean 'assistant' (noun, person). Avoid saying 'I need an assistance' if you are looking for a human helper.

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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'Ant' (assist-ANT) - a small but vital worker that assists the colony in moving large objects.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'assistere', meaning 'to stand by', which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'sistere' (to cause to stand).

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: plural is 'assistants'. Often followed by the preposition 'to' (Assistant to the Manager). Can be used as a modifier before another noun (Assistant Professor).
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Kultureller Kontext

In North American universities, 'Teaching Assistants' (TAs) are usually graduate students who lead smaller discussion groups or grade papers for large lecture courses.

Schnelles Quiz

The newly hired _____ will be responsible for handling the senator's daily correspondence.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: assistant

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