Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A person who gives practical assistance with a task or difficult situation.
Natural examples
Ein Helfer trug die Kisten in den Keller.
A helper carried the boxes into the basement.
Die Helferin zeigte uns den Weg zum Eingang.
The assistant showed us the way to the entrance.
Viele Helfer verteilten Essen nach dem Sturm.
Many helpers distributed food after the storm.
Usage note
Helfer is masculine; its feminine form is Helferin and plural is Helfer. It can mean a volunteer or paid assistant.
Mini-lesson: Helfer
A person who gives practical assistance with a task or difficult situation. Helfer is masculine; its feminine form is Helferin and plural is Helfer. It can mean a volunteer or paid assistant.
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