VERB
helfen/ˈhɛlfn̩/to help; to assist
helfen is a German verb that means to help or to assist. It is pronounced /ˈhɛlfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "half" and the past participle is "geholfen".
Definitions
1.to give assistance or support to someone(general)
a.to support or assist
Kannst du mir bitte helfen?—Can you please help me?
b.to be of use or benefit
Dieses Medikament hilft gegen Kopfschmerzen.—This medicine helps against headaches.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | helfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | helfe |
| Present (du) | hilfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | hilft |
| Preterite (ich) | half |
| Participle II | geholfen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | hülfe |
| Imperative (singular) | hilf |
| Imperative (plural) | helft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "helfen" mean in English?
- "helfen" means to help or to assist. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "helfen"?
- "helfen" is pronounced /ˈhɛlfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "helfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "helfen" is "geholfen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "helfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "helfen" becomes "half" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "helfen"?
- "helfen" is a verb in German.
