helfen
to help
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈhɛlfən/
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Cultural Note
'Helfen' takes the dative case: 'Ich helfe dir' (I help you). It has a vowel change (e→i) in du/er forms. Offering help ('Kann ich helfen?') is considered polite and is common in German shops and daily interactions.
📝 Example Sentences
Kann ich dir helfen?
Can I help you?
Sie hilft ihm bei den Hausaufgaben.
She helps him with the homework.
Danke, dass du mir geholfen hast.
Thank you for helping me.