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helfen→ to helpGerman word meaning

"helfen" is a A1-level German word meaning "to help". Below you can find 16 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 wird deinem Hals helfen,' 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.

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 bei der Suche nach einem guten Auto zu helfen.

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.

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