Anheuern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anheuern" is used as verb with the meaning of "hire", "engage" or "sign on".

Essential properties of "anheuern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anheuern
  • Simple past: heuerte an
  • Participle: angeheuert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anheuern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hire someone for work, especially on a ship"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Kapitän hat beschlossen, neue Matrosen anzuheuern.The captain has decided to hire new sailors.
  2. Er wollte bei der Reederei anheuern, um die Welt zu sehen.He wanted to sign on with the shipping company to see the world.
  3. Viele junge Männer träumten davon, auf einem Schiff anzuheuern.Many young men dreamed of signing on a ship.

2.) "To join a group or team for a specific project or endeavor"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat beschlossen, bei dem neuen Projekt anzuheuern.He has decided to join the new project.
  2. Sie wollte bei der Expedition anheuern, um neue Erfahrungen zu sammeln.She wanted to join the expedition to gain new experiences.
  3. Viele Freiwillige heuerten bei der Hilfsorganisation an.Many volunteers signed up with the aid organization.
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