die Helferin
Translation
female helper, female assistant
Examples
Die Helferin sortiert die Spenden.
The (female) helper is sorting the donations.
Ohne die Helferinnen wäre es nicht möglich.
Without the (female) helpers, it wouldn't be possible.
Grammar Patterns
((a helper)) to be a (female) helper Sie ist eine gute Helferin.
((sb.)) ((as a helper)) to serve sb. as a (female) helper Sie diente ihm als treue Helferin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assistant, aide; Antonyms: opponent (Gegnerin)
Etymology
From the verb 'helfen' (to help) plus the feminine suffix '-in'.
Memory Tips
The base word is 'helfen' (to help). The '-in' suffix is very common for making masculine job titles feminine, like 'Lehrer' -> 'Lehrerin'.