das Hilfsmittel, –
aid · tool
Definition & meaning
An "Hilfsmittel" is an aid, tool, or resource used to support a person or process in achieving a specific goal or completing a task. It is a device or method that makes a difficult activity easier or possible.
Depending on the context, it can have two primary meanings:
- General/Everyday use: Any tool or implement that assists in work or daily life.
- Medical/Technical use: A device prescribed to compensate for a disability or to support physical functions, such as a wheelchair, hearing aid, or orthopedic shoe.
Grammar & Word origin
This is a compound noun consisting of two parts:
- Hilfe: meaning "help" or "aid".
- Mittel: meaning "means", "agent", or "resource".
Grammatically, it is a neuter noun (das) and remains the same in the plural form (die Hilfsmittel).
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Er nutzt verschiedene Hilfsmittel, um die Aufgabe zu lösen.noun
He uses various aids to solve the task.
Hilfsmittel erleichtern die Arbeit.noun
Tools make work easier.
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