helfen
to help
An irregular verb with e→i stem change. Important: takes DATIV (not Akkusativ)! 'Ich helfe dir' (I help you). Past participle: geholfen.
Conjugation
Present Tense (Präsens)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | helfe |
| du | hilfst |
| er/sie/es | hilft |
| wir | helfen |
| ihr | helft |
| sie/Sie | helfen |
Simple Past (Präteritum)
| Pronomen | Form |
|---|---|
| ich | half |
| du | halfst |
| er/sie/es | half |
| wir | halfen |
| ihr | halft |
| sie/Sie | halfen |
Perfect (Perfekt)
| Auxiliary | Partizip II |
|---|---|
| haben | geholfen |
z.B.: Ich habe geholfen
Imperative (Imperativ)
| du | ihr | Sie |
|---|---|---|
| hilf | helft | helfen Sie |
Example Sentences
Kannst du mir bitte helfen?
Can you please help me?
Er hat mir beim Umzug geholfen.
He helped me with the move.
Usage Tips
Always Dativ: 'Ich helfe DIR' (not 'dich'). Stem change: du hilfst, er hilft. Common: 'Kann ich Ihnen helfen?' (formal).
Common Mistakes
Wrong case: 'Ich helfe dich'
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