Helfen
Example: Kannst du mir bitte mit den Hausaufgaben helfen?
Definition
"Helfen" is a verb that means to assist or aid someone in accomplishing a task or solving a problem, as in the phrase 'Kannst du mir bitte mit den Hausaufgaben helfen?' which translates to asking for help with homework.
Etymology
The German verb "helfen" originates from Old High German 'helfan,' which is related to the English word 'help.' It comes from the Proto-Germanic root '*helpanan,' meaning to support or assist. Did you know that this root also connects to similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting the universal human need to assist one another?
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"Helfen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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