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helfen

help

Meaning of helfen

Deutsch

jemandem etwas erleichtern oder Unterstützung geben

English

to make something easier for someone

help

Pronunciation

German
[ˈhɛlfən]

helfen with English translation

helfen usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Er hilft mir immer bei den Hausaufgaben.

He always helps me with my homework.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Sie hilft ihrem Bruder.

She helps her brother.

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between helfen, unterstützen, dienen, zur Hand gehen, and retten

🇩🇪German

To support or assist someone/something; slightly broader and a bit more formal than simple "help".

A1very often
🇩🇪German

To serve, be useful, or fulfill a purpose; often used for objects, aims, or service rather than direct help.

A1very often
Z
🇩🇪German
zur Hand gehen

Set phrase: to give someone a hand with a task.

A1rare word

Advanced: broader words

R
🇩🇪German
retten

To save someone/something from danger or serious harm; stronger and more specific than simple help.

A1often

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helfen meaning: what does it mean?

to make something easier for someone

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?

He always helps me with my homework. Translation: Er hilft mir immer bei den Hausaufgaben.

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 Work English vocabulary?

Yes, helfen (help) can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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