der Helfer
Translation
helper, assistant, aide, volunteer
Examples
Die freiwilligen Helfer verteilten Essen.
The volunteer helpers distributed food.
Er war ein wichtiger Helfer bei dem Projekt.
He was an important helper on the project.
Grammar Patterns
to be a helper to sb. ((with sth.)) j-m ein Helfer sein ((bei et3)) He was a great help to me with the work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Assistent (assistant), Gehilfe (aide), Unterstützer (supporter)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'helfen' (to help) plus the '-er' suffix, which denotes a person who performs the action.
Memory Tips
A 'Helfer' is someone who gives 'Hilfe' (help). If you know the verb 'helfen', this word is easy to remember.