helfen
Translation
to help, to assist, to aid, to be of use
Examples
Kannst du mir helfen?
Can you help me?
Er hilft ihr bei der Arbeit.
He is helping her with the work.
Die Tablette hilft gegen Kopfschmerzen.
The tablet helps against headaches.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to help (sb.) Can you help me?
((sb.dat)) ((with sth.)) to help (sb.) with (sth.) He helps her with the work.
((against sth.)) to help against/be good for (sth.) The tablet helps against headaches.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unterstützen, beistehen; Antonyms: behindern, stören
Etymology
From Old High German 'helfan', cognate with English 'help'.
Memory Tips
Very similar to 'help', but remember it takes the Dative case (help TO someone).