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helfento helpGerman word meaning

"helfen" is a A1-level German word meaning "to help". Below you can find 26 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.

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Example Sentences

At the Pharmacy
A1Everyday Situations

At the Pharmacy

Sie fragt, wie sie helfen kann.

She asks how she can help.

Baking a Cake
A1Cooking & Food

Baking a Cake

Ihre Mutter hilft ihr.

Her mother helps her.

Catching a Cold
A1Health & Wellness

Catching a Cold

'Das tut deinem Hals gut,' sagt sie.

'This will help your throat,' she says.

The Lion and the Mouse
A1Fairy Tales

The Lion and the Mouse

'Eines Tages werde ich dir helfen.'

'One day I will help you.'

Student and Teacher
A1Dialogue Practice

Student and Teacher

'Ja, Tom? Wie kann ich dir helfen?' fragt sie.

'Yes, Tom? How can I help you?' she asks.

Shopkeeper and Customer
A1Dialogue Practice

Shopkeeper and Customer

'Wie kann ich Ihnen heute helfen?' fragt sie.

'How can I help you today?' she asks.

Asking for Directions
A1Travel

Asking for Directions

'Können Sie mir helfen?'

'Can you help me?'

The Missing Item
A1Mystery & Curiosity

The Missing Item

Mia will helfen.

Mia wants to help.

At the Library
A1Everyday Situations

At the Library

'Hallo, kann ich Ihnen helfen?' fragt die Bibliothekarin.

'Hello, can I help you?' the librarian asks.

The Taxi Ride
A1Travel

The Taxi Ride

Der Fahrer hilft mit dem Koffer.

The driver helps with the suitcase.

Parent and Child
A1Dialogue Practice

Parent and Child

'Kannst du mir helfen?'

'Can you help me?'

Giving Directions
A1Dialogue Practice

Giving Directions

'Können Sie mir helfen?'

'Can you help me?'

Ordering Office Supplies
A1Work & Career

Ordering Office Supplies

Anna hilft gerne.

Anna is happy to help.

At the Shoe Store
A1Everyday Situations

At the Shoe Store

'Hallo! Kann ich Ihnen helfen?' fragt er.

'Hello! Can I help you?' he asks.

Canceling an Appointment
A1Everyday Situations

Canceling an Appointment

'Hallo, Praxis Doktor Müller, wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?'

'Hello, Doctor Miller's office, how can I help you?'

Trying On Clothes
A1Everyday Situations

Trying On Clothes

'Kann ich Ihnen helfen?' fragt die Frau.

'Can I help you?' asks the woman.

The Friendly Dragon
A1Fairy Tales

The Friendly Dragon

Finn hilft gerne Menschen.

Finn likes to help people.

Early to Bed
A1Health & Wellness

Early to Bed

Aber der Kaffee hilft nicht.

But the coffee does not help.

The Missing Toy
A1Mystery & Curiosity

The Missing Toy

'Ich kann dir helfen,' sagt Max.

'I can help you,' Max says.

Buying a Smartphone
A2Technology

Buying a Smartphone

Ein Verkäufer kam, um ihr zu helfen.

A salesperson came to help her.

Buying a Car
A2Life Changes

Buying a Car

Ihr Vater bot an, ihr zu helfen, ein gutes Auto zu finden.

Her father offered to help her find a good car.

Bank Teller Conversation
A2Dialogue Practice

Bank Teller Conversation

'Guten Morgen, wie kann ich Ihnen heute helfen?' fragte die Bankangestellte.

'Good morning, how can I help you today?' asked the teller.

The Broken Arm
A2Health & Wellness

The Broken Arm

Seine Freunde rannten, um ihm zu helfen.

His friends ran to help him.

Setting Up Email
A2Technology

Setting Up Email

An einem Samstagmorgen besuchte ich sie zu Hause, um zu helfen.

One Saturday morning, I visited her house to help.

The Lost Crown
A2Fairy Tales

The Lost Crown

Die Eule lächelte und sagte: 'Ich helfe dir, sie zu suchen.'

The owl smiled and said, 'I will help you look for it.'

Project Deadline
A2Work & Career

Project Deadline

Sarah beschließt, ihr zu helfen.

Sarah decides to help her.

Practice "helfen"

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