hilfreich
Translation
helpful, useful, beneficial, supportive
Examples
Das ist eine hilfreiche Antwort.
That is a helpful answer.
Deine Tipps waren sehr hilfreich.
Your tips were very helpful.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is helpful Something is helpful. His advice was very helpful.
a helpful ((noun)) Er gab mir einen hilfreichen Tipp.
Similar Words
Synonyms: useful, supportive; Antonyms: useless, harmful
Etymology
From 'Hilfe' (help) + '-reich' (rich). Literally 'rich in help'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who is 'reich' (rich) with 'Hilfe' (help) to give. They are very helpful.