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Helfen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Helfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to help", "to assist" or "to aid".
Essential properties of "helfen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: helfen
- Simple past: half
- Participle: geholfen
irregularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "helfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To assist someone with a task or in a difficult situation"
- Definition: "To assist or provide help to someone in carrying out a task or in a difficult situation."
- Translation(s): to help, to assist, to aid
- Synonym(s): unterstützen, Beistehen
- Antonym(s): behindern
- Related word(s): Hilfe, helfen (jemandem)
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich werde dir helfen, die Aufgabe zu erledigen.
- Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen?
- Er hat uns immer geholfen, wenn wir ihn brauchten.
2.) "To contribute to a cause or objective"
- Definition: "To contribute to a cause or the achievement of an objective."
- Translation(s): to help, to contribute, to support
- Synonym(s): mitwirken, Beitragen
- Antonym(s): verhindern
- Related word(s): Mithilfe, Zusammenarbeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Spenden helfen dabei, das Projekt zu finanzieren.
- Seine Ratschläge helfen uns sehr.
- Die neuen Technologien helfen bei der Verbesserung der Effizienz.
3.) "To improve or alleviate a negative condition"
- Definition: "To improve or alleviate a negative condition."
- Translation(s): to help, to relieve, to ease, to improve
- Synonym(s): lindern, verbessern
- Antonym(s): verschlechtern
- Related word(s): Heilung, Besserung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Medizin wird dir helfen, dich besser zu fühlen.
- Seine Worte halfen ihr, den Schmerz zu überwinden.
- Ein warmes Bad kann helfen, sich zu entspannen.
4.) "To be useful or beneficial in a situation"
- Definition: "To be useful or beneficial in a situation."
- Translation(s): to help, to be useful, to be beneficial
- Synonym(s): nützen, dienen
- Antonym(s): nutzlos
- Related word(s): Nutzen, Zweck
📝 Some usage examples:
- Dieser Ratschlag wird dir helfen.
- Es hilft nichts, sich darüber zu ärgern.
- Kannst du mir helfen, das Problem zu lösen?
5.) "To provide divine help (religious context)"
- Definition: "Used in religious contexts to refer to divine help."
- Translation(s): to help, to aid, to assist
- Synonym(s): Beistehen, Unterstützen
- Related word(s): Gnade, Segen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Möge Gott dir helfen.
- Er betete, dass der Herr ihm helfen würde.
- Gott helfen uns allen.