Helfen
Example: Kannst du mir bitte beim Tragen helfen?
Definition
"Helfen" means to assist or give support to someone in doing something, often by making a task easier or less burdensome. For example, in the phrase 'Kannst du mir bitte beim Tragen helfen?' it refers to providing aid with carrying something.
Etymology
The German word "helfen" comes from Old High German 'helfan,' which is related to Old English 'helpan' and Old Norse 'hjalpa.' These words trace back to the Proto-Germanic root '*helpaną,' meaning to assist or support. Did you know? The concept of helping has been deeply rooted in Germanic languages for centuries, emphasizing cooperation and aid.
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"Helfen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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