Hilfreich
Example: Deine Tipps waren sehr hilfreich für meine Hausaufgaben.
Definition
"Hilfreich" is an adjective describing something or someone that provides assistance, support, or is beneficial in achieving a task or solving a problem. For example, in the phrase 'Deine Tipps waren sehr hilfreich für meine Hausaufgaben,' it means the tips were very useful for completing homework.
Etymology
The word "hilfreich" comes from the German roots 'Hilfe' meaning 'help' and the suffix '-reich' meaning 'rich' or 'full of.' Together, it literally means 'full of help.' Did you know that the suffix '-reich' often turns nouns into adjectives suggesting abundance or possession, making "hilfreich" a word that conveys being rich in helpfulness?
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"Hilfreich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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