der Helfer
Translation
helper, assistant, aide
Examples
Ein Helfer brachte Wasser.
A helper brought water.
Wir danken den vielen Helfern.
We thank the many helpers.
Grammar Patterns
((a helper)) to be a helper He is a good helper.
((sb.dat)) danken to thank sb. We thank the helpers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assistant, aide; Antonyms: opponent (Gegner)
Etymology
From the verb 'helfen' (to help) plus the agent suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs an action.
Memory Tips
Think of the English pattern: 'teach' -> 'teacher'. Similarly, 'helfen' (to help) -> 'Helfer' (a 'help-er').