verb
verhelfen
help
Jemandem dabei helfen, etwas zu bekommen oder zu erreichen, das er alleine nicht schaffen würde.
The German word "verhelfen" is a verb that means "to help someone to achieve something" or "to assist". It is composed of the prefix "ver" and the root word "helfen," which means "to help".
Similar Words
- unterstützen - "to support"
- fördern - "to promote"
- assistieren - "to assist"
Differences
- Unterstützen: Generally means to provide support or assistance more broadly, without necessarily implying an achievement of a specific goal.
- Fördern: Tends to imply encouraging or advancing someone's development or a particular cause, often long-term.
- Assistieren: Directly translates to "assist" and usually involves helping with smaller tasks or providing help to someone in a lower-risk context, like a physician's assistant.
"Verhelfen" especially highlights aiding someone in the successful attainment of a specific objective or state.
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Examples
Die neuen Regeln verhalfen dem Team zum Sieg.verb
The new rules helped the team to victory.
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