phrasal verb · A1 · Often · both

ask for help

попросить помощи

Meaning of ask for help

request help

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EN-UK/ˈɑːsk fɔː hɛlp/
EN-US/ˈæsk fɔr hɛlp/
RU[pɐprɐˈsitʲ ˈpomɐɕɪ]
RUаск фор хелп
ask for help
ask for help - попросить помощи
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ask for help with Russian translation

ask for help usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

If the zipper sticks, ask for help at the counter.

Если молния заедает, лучше попросите помощи на кассе.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

When you can't reach the top shelf, ask for help from the staff.

Если вы не достаёте до верхней полки, попросите помощи у сотрудников.

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ask for help belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

ask for help
попросить помощи
shirt
skirt
pants
trousers
jeans
shorts

ask for help synonyms

Related words worth learning together

ask for help
общая, нейтральная просьба о помощи
ask for assistance
более формальная, вежливая формулировка
request help
официальная/писменная формулировка просьбы
ask someone to help
прямо просить конкретного человека помочь
ask a shop assistant
конкретно обратиться к продавцу в магазине за помощью
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🇬🇧en

общая, нейтральная просьба о помощи

A1Very Often

I asked for help finding my size.

🇬🇧en

более формальная, вежливая формулировка

A2Often

Please ask for assistance at the fitting room if needed.

🇬🇧en

официальная/писменная формулировка просьбы

A2Often

You can request help at the customer service desk.

A
🇬🇧en
ask someone to help

прямо просить конкретного человека помочь

A1Very Often

I asked the shop assistant to help me with the zipper.

A
🇬🇧en
ask a shop assistant

конкретно обратиться к продавцу в магазине за помощью

A1Very Often

If you need another size, ask a shop assistant.

G
🇬🇧en
get help

фокус на получении помощи, не обязательно на просьбе

A1Very Often

If you can’t reach the size, you can get help from staff.

S
🇬🇧en
seek help

поиск помощи, более обдуманный или официально-целевой

B1Often

She sought help from the store manager when the product was faulty.

C
🇬🇧en
call for help

может означать крик/зов (иногда срочная помощь)

A2Often

When she felt unwell, she called for help.

T
🇬🇧en
turn to someone (for help)

обратиться к кому-то за поддержкой или советом

A2Often

She turned to a colleague for help choosing the outfit.

R
🇬🇧en
reach out (for help)

современное выражение; подразумевает инициативу связаться за помощью, часто эмоциональную

B1Often

If you’re unsure, reach out to customer service for help.

C
🇬🇧en
call on someone (for help)

официальнее; значит просить кого-то сделать что-то, можно также 'обратиться к' в формальном смысле

B1Rarely

The manager was called on to help resolve the issue.

A
🇬🇧en
ask for advice

просить совета или профессионального мнения, не всегда практическую помощь

A1Very Often

She asked for advice on which coat would suit her.

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Questions about this word

What does ask for help mean?

request help

How do you pronounce ask for help?

ask for help is pronounced as /ˈɑːsk fɔː hɛlp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is ask for help used in a sentence?

If the zipper sticks, ask for help at the counter. Translation: Если молния заедает, лучше попросите помощи на кассе.

Is ask for help part of In a Clothing Store vocabulary?

Yes, ask for help (попросить помощи) can be learned in the In a Clothing Store topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ask for help part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, ask for help (попросить помощи) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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