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helfen

/ˈhɛlfən/

to help

Verb Details

Auxiliary
haben
Past participle
geholfen
Separable
No
Irregular
Yes

Usage Note

Takes the dative case: 'Ich helfe dir' (not 'dich'). Vowel change: du hilfst, er hilft.

Example Sentences

Kannst du mir helfen?

Can you help me?

Ich helfe dir.

I will help you.

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