helfen — to help, to aid, to assist in German
verbA1
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛlfn̩/
Quick Facts
Level
A1
Frequency
80/100
Source Rank
#412
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Example Sentences
Kann ich dir helfen?
Can I help you?
Er hilft seiner Mutter.
He helps his mother.
Conjugation
Perfect: haben + geholfen
| Pronoun | Present | Past |
|---|---|---|
| ich | helfe | half |
| du | hilfst | halfst |
| er/sie/es | hilft | half |
| wir | helfen | halfen |
| ihr | helft | halft |
| sie/Sie | helfen | halfen |
Synonyms
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