nouninterjection
die Hilfe, -n
help
Es bedeutet, dass jemand Unterstützung oder Beistand braucht oder bekommt.
The German word "Hilfe" is a noun meaning "help" or "assistance".
- It is a basic, standalone word (not a compound) referring to the act of helping or support.
Similar words:
- Unterstützung (support)
- Beistand (aid, support)
- Beihilfe (aid, often in a legal context)
Difference:
- "Hilfe" is the general term for help, usable in almost all contexts.
- "Unterstützung" emphasizes ongoing or structured support.
- "Beistand" often implies personal, moral, or legal support.
- "Beihilfe" is more formal/legal, like complicity or assistance in an official sense.
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Examples
Er braucht dringend Hilfe.noun
He urgently needs help.
Die Hilfe kommt von einem Freund.noun
The help comes from a friend.
Er fragt nach Hilfe.noun
He asks for help.
Er sucht Hilfe für die Aufgabe.noun
He is looking for help with the task.
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