German word

Hilfestellung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɪlfəˌʃtɛlʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhelp

Example

Kannst du mir Hilfestellungen geben?

Can you give me some help?

Illustration for Hilfestellung (help)

More examples

Die Expertin gab fachliche Hilfestellung.

The expert provided technical help.

Core concept

A steadying hand helps someone complete a task by supplying practical support or instructions.

Common phrases

  • fachliche Hilfestellung

    technical help

  • persönliche Hilfestellung anbieten

    offer personal help

  • ohne Hilfestellung auskommen

    manage without help

Similar words

Hilfe: Prompt help for dealing with an immediate problem.
Rat: Verbal advice on the best way to proceed.
Unterstützung: Continued support during a difficult situation.
Beistand: Companionship and emotional strength during hardship.

Definition in German

Ein Angebot oder eine Leistung, jemandem in einer konkreten Situation praktisch zu helfen oder Anleitungen zu geben.

Word origin

German forms Hilfestellung from Hilfe and Stellung, ultimately linked to stellen, 'to place'; the compound names assistance made available in a particular situation.

Usage tips

  • With a person, the usual pattern is jemandem Hilfestellung geben or jemandem Hilfestellung leisten, with the recipient in the dative case.

Other meanings

  • supportnoun
  • assistancenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Hilfestellerhelpernoun
  • hilfestellendhelpfuladjective

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