helpen→ to helpDutch word meaning
"helpen" is a A1-level Dutch word meaning "to help". Below you can find 26 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
26 stories
Example Sentences
At the Pharmacy
Ze vraagt hoe ze kan helpen.
She asks how she can help.
Baking a Cake
Haar moeder helpt haar.
Her mother helps her.
Catching a Cold
'Dit is goed voor je keel,' zegt ze.
'This will help your throat,' she says.
The Lion and the Mouse
'Op een dag zal ik je helpen.'
'One day I will help you.'
Student and Teacher
'Ja, Tom? Hoe kan ik je helpen?' vraagt ze.
'Yes, Tom? How can I help you?' she asks.
Shopkeeper and Customer
'Hoe kan ik u vandaag helpen?' vraagt ze.
'How can I help you today?' she asks.
Asking for Directions
'Kunt u mij helpen?'
'Can you help me?'
The Missing Item
Mia wil helpen.
Mia wants to help.
At the Library
'Hallo, kan ik u helpen?' vraagt de bibliothecaris.
'Hello, can I help you?' the librarian asks.
The Taxi Ride
De chauffeur helpt met de koffer.
The driver helps with the suitcase.
Parent and Child
'Kun je me helpen?'
'Can you help me?'
Giving Directions
'Kunt u mij helpen?'
'Can you help me?'
Ordering Office Supplies
Anna helpt graag.
Anna is happy to help.
At the Shoe Store
'Hallo! Kan ik u helpen?' vraagt hij.
'Hello! Can I help you?' he asks.
Canceling an Appointment
'Hallo, praktijk Dokter Muller, waarmee kan ik u helpen?'
'Hello, Doctor Miller's office, how can I help you?'
Trying On Clothes
'Kan ik u helpen?' vraagt de vrouw.
'Can I help you?' asks the woman.
The Friendly Dragon
Finn helpt graag mensen.
Finn likes to help people.
Early to Bed
Maar de koffie helpt niet.
But the coffee does not help.
The Missing Toy
'Ik kan je helpen,' zegt Max.
'I can help you,' Max says.
Buying a Smartphone
Een verkoper kwam haar helpen.
A salesperson came to help her.
Buying a Car
Haar vader bood aan om haar te helpen een goede auto te vinden.
Her father offered to help her find a good car.
Bank Teller Conversation
'Goedemorgen, hoe kan ik u vandaag helpen?' vroeg de bankmedewerker.
'Good morning, how can I help you today?' asked the teller.
The Broken Arm
Zijn vrienden renden om hem te helpen.
His friends ran to help him.
Setting Up Email
Op een zaterdagochtend ging ik bij haar langs om te helpen.
One Saturday morning, I visited her house to help.
The Lost Crown
De uil glimlachte en zei: 'Ik zal je helpen zoeken.'
The owl smiled and said, 'I will help you look for it.'
Project Deadline
Sarah besluit haar te helpen.
Sarah decides to help her.
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