Hiwi

derNoun

student assistant (university)

English translations

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    Hiwi

Word details

German meaning
Hiwi ist eine Abkürzung für Hilfswissenschaftler oder Hilfskraft, oft im akademischen Kontext.
English meaning
Hiwi is an abbreviation for Hilfswissenschaftler or Hilfskraft, often in an academic context, meaning research assistant.
German example
Der Hiwi unterstützte den Professor bei der Forschung.
English example
The Hiwi supported the professor with the research.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Hiwi
Plural Form
die Hiwis

Example sentences with “Hiwi”

  1. Er arbeitet als Hiwi an der Universität. (He works as a student assistant at the university.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of Hiwi?

It is short for 'Hilfswilliger', but in modern academic context, it simply means student research/teaching assistant.