Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Useful because it offers support or makes a task easier.
Natural examples
Dein Hinweis war bei der Suche sehr hilfreich.
Your clue was very helpful during the search.
Eine Karte ist beim Wandern hilfreich.
A map is helpful when hiking.
Die hilfreiche Nachbarin trug die Einkaufstasche.
The helpful neighbor carried the shopping bag.
Usage note
Hilfreich often follows sein or finden. It also works adverbially, as in jemandem hilfreich zur Seite stehen. Unlike hilflos, it describes support being given.
Mini-lesson: hilfreich
Useful because it offers support or makes a task easier. Hilfreich often follows sein or finden. It also works adverbially, as in jemandem hilfreich zur Seite stehen. Unlike hilflos, it describes support being given.
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