NOUN

Hilfsmittel/ˈhɪlfsˌmɪtl̩/aid; tool; resource

Hilfsmittel is a German noun that means aid, tool, or resource. It is pronounced /ˈhɪlfsˌmɪtl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Hilfsmittel".

Definitions

1.object or device that helps to achieve a purpose(general use)

a.technical device or tool that facilitates a task or activity

Für die Prüfung sind keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt.No aids are allowed for the exam.

2.supporting device or resource used for learning or therapy(education, medicine)

a.tool or material that helps with a disability or learning process

Ein Hörgerät ist ein wichtiges Hilfsmittel für Menschen mit Hörproblemen.A hearing aid is an important assistive device for people with hearing problems.

b.material used to support learning

Die Lehrerin verteilt Hilfsmittel für den Chemieunterricht.The teacher distributes resources for the chemistry lesson.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Hilfsmitteldie Hilfsmittel
Genitivedes Hilfsmittelsder Hilfsmittel
Dativedem Hilfsmittelden Hilfsmitteln
Accusativedas Hilfsmitteldie Hilfsmittel

Frequently asked questions

What does "Hilfsmittel" mean in English?
"Hilfsmittel" means aid, tool, or resource. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Hilfsmittel"?
"Hilfsmittel" is pronounced /ˈhɪlfsˌmɪtl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Hilfsmittel" der, die, or das?
"Hilfsmittel" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Hilfsmittel"?
The plural of "Hilfsmittel" is "Hilfsmittel".
What part of speech is "Hilfsmittel"?
"Hilfsmittel" is a noun in German.

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