Helfen - translation, pronunciation and examples
assist
help
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When to use helfen
Kunden helfen
Studierenden helfen
Patienten helfen
Mitarbeitern helfen
direkt helfen
helfen usage examples
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To help, especially in a professional or official context; more formal than the general verb.
To support or help in a broad, neutral way; the most general option.
To look after, supervise, or care for someone/something; more than help, it implies regular support or care.
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helfen belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between helfen / unterstützen / betreuen
To help, especially in a professional or official context; more formal than the general verb.
Die Assistentin assistiert dem Arzt im Operationssaal.
Ассистентка помогает врачу в операционной.
To support or help in a broad, neutral way; the most general option.
Ich unterstütze dich bei der Vorbereitung der Präsentation.
Я помогаю тебе с подготовкой презентации.
To look after, supervise, or care for someone/something; more than help, it implies regular support or care.
Die Krankenschwester betreut die Patienten auf der Station.
Медсестра ухаживает за пациентами в отделении.
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How to pronounce helfen and what this word means
helfen translation: assist. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce helfen
[ˈhɛlfn̩]
helfen translation
assist
helfen examples
Kannst du mir bei den Hausaufgaben helfen?
helfen transcription
[ˈhɛlfn̩]
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helfen meaning: what does it mean?
bei einer Aufgabe oder Pflicht unterstützen; helfen
helfen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
helfen is pronounced as [ˈhɛlfn̩]. 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 bei den Hausaufgaben helfen? Translation: Ты можешь помочь мне с домашним заданием?
Is helfen part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, helfen (assist) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is helfen part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, helfen (assist) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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