English–German
“help” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɪlfə/
Example
Ich brauche Hilfe.
I need some help.
How to say “help” in German
“Help” in German is Hilfe.
A supporting hand that removes an obstacle or makes a difficult task easier.
Example sentences with Hilfe
Er konnte ohne Hilfe nicht weiterarbeiten.
He could not continue working without help.
Tips for using Hilfe
- Hilfe is feminine, so standard forms include die Hilfe, einer Hilfe, and mit Hilfe; the plural Hilfen is used for distinct forms of assistance.
Other German words for “help”
Er hilft mir heute.
He is helping me today.
Vielen Dank für Ihre Mithilfe.
Thank you very much for your help.
Kannst du mir Hilfestellungen geben?
Can you give me some help?