Nomen

die Helferin

female helper, female assistant, female aide

Die Helferin brachte ihm ein Glas Wasser.

The female helper brought him a glass of water.

Viele freiwillige Helferinnen arbeiteten dort.

Many female volunteers worked there.

Sie arbeitet als Helferin in einem Krankenhaus.

She works as a helper in a hospital.

((the female helper)) the female helper She works as a helper in the hospital.

Synonyms: die Assistentin (female assistant), die Unterstützerin (female supporter)

From the verb 'helfen' (to help) + the agent suffix '-er' + the feminine suffix '-in'. Literally 'a female who helps'.

If you know 'helfen' means 'to help', the '-in' suffix clearly marks it as the female form. So, 'help-er-in'.

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