zu Hilfe
Translation
to the rescue, for help (with 'kommen', 'eilen', 'rufen')
Examples
Die Feuerwehr kam schnell zu Hilfe.
The fire department came quickly to the rescue.
Er rief laut um Hilfe.
He called loudly for help.
Ein Passant eilte dem Verletzten zu Hilfe.
A passerby rushed to the aid of the injured person.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) zu Hilfe kommen/eilen to come/rush to sb.'s aid A neighbor came to the old lady's aid.
zu Hilfe rufen to call for help The child called his mother for help.
Similar Words
zur Rettung (to the rescue), zur Unterstützung (in support)
Etymology
Composed of 'zu' (to) and 'Hilfe' (help). The literal meaning is 'to help'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone rushing 'to' the scene to offer 'help'. This phrase pairs with verbs like 'kommen' (to come), 'eilen' (to rush), or 'rufen' (to call for).