zu Hilfe
Translation
to the rescue, for help (with 'kommen', 'eilen', 'rufen')
Examples
Die Feuerwehr kam schnell zu Hilfe.
The fire brigade came quickly to the rescue.
Er rief laut um Hilfe.
He called loudly for help.
Ein Passant eilte dem Verletzten zu Hilfe.
A passer-by rushed to the aid of the injured person.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) zu Hilfe kommen/eilen to come/rush to sb.'s aid A neighbour came to the old lady's aid.
zu Hilfe rufen to call for help The child called his mother for help.
Similar Words
zur Rettung (to the rescue), zur Unterstützung (for support)
Etymology
From 'zu' (to) + 'Hilfe' (help). Literally 'to help'.
Memory Tips
Think of movement 'to' provide 'help'. It's used with verbs of motion like 'kommen' (to come) or 'eilen' (to rush).