Helfen - translation, pronunciation and examples
help
assist
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When to use helfen
einem Freund helfen
einem Kunden helfen
einem Kind helfen
jemandem helfen
bei den Hausaufgaben helfen
helfen usage examples
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To promote or foster development/success; less about direct personal help and more about enabling progress.
To support or assist someone/something; slightly broader and a bit more formal than simple "help".
To save someone/something from danger or serious harm; stronger and more specific than simple help.
To serve, be useful, or fulfill a purpose; often used for objects, aims, or service rather than direct help.
An older or more literary expression meaning to help or assist.
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helfen synonyms
What's the difference between helfen / unterstützen / retten / dienen / zur Hand gehen / helfen können
To promote or foster development/success; less about direct personal help and more about enabling progress.
Gute Lehrer fördern die Entwicklung der Kinder.
Хорошие учителя способствуют развитию детей.
To support or assist someone/something; slightly broader and a bit more formal than simple "help".
Wir unterstützen dich bei der Arbeit.
Мы поддерживаем тебя в работе.
To save someone/something from danger or serious harm; stronger and more specific than simple help.
Der Arzt rettete dem Mann das Leben.
Врач спас мужчине жизнь.
To serve, be useful, or fulfill a purpose; often used for objects, aims, or service rather than direct help.
Dieses Werkzeug dient zur Reparatur.
Этот инструмент служит для ремонта.
An older or more literary expression meaning to help or assist.
Kannst du mir kurz zur Hand gehen?
Можешь быстро мне помочь?
Not a separate synonym, but an expression meaning "to be able to help," i.e. having the ability/opportunity to assist.
Ich kann dir heute Abend helfen können.
Я смогу помочь тебе сегодня вечером.
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How to pronounce helfen and what this word means
helfen translation: help. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce helfen
[ˈhɛlfən]
helfen translation
help
helfen examples
Kannst du mir helfen?
helfen transcription
[ˈhɛlfən]
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helfen meaning: what does it mean?
jemandem etwas erleichtern oder Unterstützung geben
helfen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
helfen is pronounced as [ˈhɛlfən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
helfen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Kannst du mir helfen? Translation: Ты можешь мне помочь?
Is helfen part of Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, helfen (help) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is helfen part of Professional English vocabulary?
Yes, helfen (help) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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