die Hilfestellung
Translation
assistance, help, support
Examples
Er gab mir eine nützliche Hilfestellung.
He gave me some useful assistance.
Wir brauchen Ihre Hilfestellung bei diesem Projekt.
We need your assistance with this project.
Grammar Patterns
to provide assistance to ((sb.dat)) ((j-m)) Hilfestellung leisten/geben The teacher provides assistance to the student.
Similar Words
die Unterstützung (support), der Beistand (assistance), die Hilfe (help)
Etymology
From 'Hilfe' (help) and 'Stellung' (position, placement). The act of placing help where it is needed.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Stellung' as putting something in place. 'Hilfestellung' is putting help in place for someone.