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Hilfe

aid

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Meaning of Hilfe

help or support

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German/ˈhɪlfə/
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What's the difference between Hilfe / Beistand / Unterstützung / Hilfestellung / Hilfeleistung / Rettung

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Hilfe

aid — help or support

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Beistand

Usually means support or help, especially in a difficult situation; often with a slightly personal or moral sense of backing.

B1Often

Er bot seiner Freundin in der schweren Zeit viel Beistand an.

Он предложил своей подруге большую поддержку в трудное время.

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Unterstützung

The most general word for help; can mean practical, financial, or moral support.

B1Very Often

Wir brauchen Unterstützung bei diesem Projekt.

Нам нужна помощь в этом проекте.

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Hilfestellung

Means concrete help in action: guidance, assistance, or practical help while doing something.

B1Often

Der Lehrer gab den Schülern Hilfestellung bei der Aufgabe.

Учитель оказал ученикам помощь при выполнении задания.

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Hilfeleistung

Often sounds more formal and refers to providing help, frequently in legal or official contexts.

B1Rarely

Die Hilfeleistung der Feuerwehr war schnell und effizient.

Оказание помощи со стороны пожарной службы было быстрым и эффективным.

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Rettung

Means rescue from danger or trouble; it is more than help, implying removal from serious threat.

B1Often

Die Rettung kam gerade noch rechtzeitig.

Спасение пришло как раз вовремя.

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Beihilfe

Can mean help or a subsidy, but is often used in formal speech and sometimes negatively, as assistance in wrongdoing.

B1Rarely

Er wurde wegen Beihilfe zur Tat befragt.

Его допросили по поводу пособничества в этом деянии.

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Hilfe translation: aid. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Hilfe

/ˈhɪlfə/

Hilfe translation

aid

Hilfe transcription

/ˈhɪlfə/

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Unterstützung oder Beistand

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