German Word · Intermediate
heuern
to hire
Pronunciation: /ˈhɔʏ̯ɐn/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to hire".
Example
Die Neger wurden im vorgeblich nichtrassistischen Norden und Westen für Arbeitsplätze zuletzt geheuert und zuerst gefeuert.
In the purportedly unracist North and West, the Negroes, regarding jobs, were hired last and fired first.
Practice tips
- Practice heuern out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.