hilfreich
Translation
helpful, useful, beneficial
Examples
Dein Rat war sehr hilfreich.
Your advice was very helpful.
Es ist hilfreich, die Anleitung zu lesen.
It is helpful to read the instructions.
Grammar Patterns
to be helpful ((to sb.)) Your support was very helpful to me.
Similar Words
nützlich (useful); Antonyms: nutzlos (useless), schädlich (harmful)
Etymology
From 'Hilfe' (help) + '-reich' (rich, full of). Literally 'rich in help'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'rich' with 'help' to offer.