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helpfulness
The German word Hilfsbereitschaft is a noun formed from two parts:
- Hilfe: help, assistance
- Bereitschaft: readiness, willingness
Hilfsbereitschaft means willingness to help or helpfulness.
Similar words include:
- Hilfswilligkeit (willingness to help),
- Gefälligkeit (kindness, obligingness),
- Altruismus (altruism).
Difference:
While Hilfsbereitschaft focuses on the readiness and willingness to assist others, Altruismus is more about selfless concern for the well-being of others. Gefälligkeit can imply a more casual or courteous act, not necessarily driven by a deep willingness to help.
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Examples
Hilfsbereitschaft macht Freunde glücklich.noun
Helpfulness makes friends happy.
Hilfsbereitschaft gehört zur guten Nachbarschaft.noun
Helpfulness is part of good neighborliness.
Freundliche Menschen zeigen oft Hilfsbereitschaft im Alltag.noun
Friendly people often show helpfulness in everyday life.
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