Helpen
Example: Ik kan je helpen met je huiswerk.
Definition
"Helpen" means to assist or give support to someone in completing a task or overcoming a difficulty. It involves providing aid or cooperation, as in the example phrase, 'Ik kan je helpen met je huiswerk,' meaning 'I can help you with your homework.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "helpen" originates from the Old High German word 'helfan,' which means to assist or support. It shares roots with the English word 'help.' Did you know that the word has been used in Germanic languages for centuries to convey the idea of providing aid or relief?
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"Helpen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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