die Helferin
Translation
female helper, female assistant, female aide
Examples
Die Helferin brachte ihm ein Glas Wasser.
The female helper brought him a glass of water.
Viele freiwillige Helferinnen arbeiteten dort.
Many female volunteers worked there.
Sie arbeitet als Helferin in einem Krankenhaus.
She works as a helper in a hospital.
Grammar Patterns
((the female helper)) the female helper She works as a helper in the hospital.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Assistentin (female assistant), die Unterstützerin (female supporter)
Etymology
From the verb 'helfen' (to help) + the agent suffix '-er' + the feminine suffix '-in'. Literally 'a female who helps'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'helf-' (help) + '-er' (person who does) + '-in' (female). It's a very logical construction.