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VerbA1
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.