Dutch · Verbs & Actions
helpen
to help
Beginnerverb
Definition
To make it easier for someone to do something.
Example
Kan jij mij helpen?
Can you help me?
Etymology
The verb 'helpen' stems from the Old Dutch 'helpan', which has common roots in the Proto-Germanic '*helpōną'. Its meaning relates to providing assistance and is consistent across related languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Helpen' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts across spoken and written Dutch, particularly in discussions about aid or support.
Literary Heritage
It features in religious texts, highlighting the virtue of helping others, as well as in various modern literary works.