German word

mithelfen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtˌhɛlfən/

Meaning

  • verbhelp out

Example

Er hilft im Unterricht mit.

He is helping out in class.

Illustration for mithelfen (help out)

More examples

Kannst du morgen beim Möbelaufbau mithelfen?

Can you help out with assembling the furniture tomorrow?

Core concept

A person joins a shared task and adds practical help to move it toward completion.

Common phrases

  • freiwillig mithelfen

    voluntarily help out

  • bei einem Umzug mithelfen

    help out with a move

  • im Verein mithelfen

    help out at the club

Similar words

helfen: Providing direct help in response to a person's or situation's need.
unterstützen: Offering strength, effort, or resources to keep someone or something going.
mitarbeiten: Taking on a role and working together in a group or workplace.
mitmachen: Participating in an activity, event, or social gathering.

Definition in German

Bei einer gemeinsamen Aufgabe mitarbeiten und durch eigene Hilfe zum Erfolg beitragen

Word origin

The verb combines the prefix mit, meaning 'along' or 'together', with helfen, an inherited Germanic verb descended from Old High German helfan.

Usage tips

  • The prefix is separable, so mithelfen becomes hilft ... mit in the present tense, as in 'Er hilft im Unterricht mit.'

Other meanings

  • cooperateverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Mithelferhelpernoun
  • Mithilfeassistancenoun

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