hilfreich
Translation
helpful, useful, beneficial, supportive
Examples
Das ist eine hilfreiche Antwort.
That is a helpful answer.
Deine Tipps waren sehr hilfreich.
Your tips were very helpful.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is helpful Something is helpful. His advice was very helpful.
a helpful ((noun)) He gave me a helpful tip.
Similar Words
Synonyms: useful, supportive; Antonyms: useless, detrimental
Etymology
Comes from 'Hilfe' (help) and '-reich' (rich), meaning 'rich in help'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'rich' ('reich') in 'help' ('Hilfe'). This makes you a helpful person or thing.