German Conversation · Level 99
58 words
German word
Helferin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɛlfəʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounassistant
Example
Sie arbeitet als Helferin in der Schule.
She works as an assistant at the school.
More examples
Als freiwillige Helferin betreut sie die Leseförderung.
As a volunteer assistant, she oversees the reading support.
Core concept
A woman stands beside a person or team, providing hands-on support with a task.
Common phrases
als Helferin tätig sein
work as an assistant
freiwillige Helferin
volunteer assistant
Similar words
Helfer: A man who provides hands-on help with a task.
Assistentin: A female assistant who supports an expert or staff member.
Hilfskraft: A support worker responsible for practical tasks in a workplace.
Mitarbeiterin: A female employee working within the same organization.
Definition in German
Eine Frau, die andere bei Arbeit oder Aufgaben praktisch unterstützt.
Word origin
Helferin is formed from Helfer, a person who helps, with the feminine suffix -in; Helfer comes from helfen, from Old High German helfan.
Usage tips
- Helferin is feminine, while the masculine form is Helfer and the feminine plural is Helferinnen.