Nachhelfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nachhelfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to help", "to assist" or "to give a hand".

Essential properties of "nachhelfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: nachhelfen
  • Simple past: half nach
  • Participle: nachgeholfen

See full conjugation of nachhelfen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "nachhelfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To intervene to facilitate or improve a situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste dem Schüler beim Lernen nachhelfen.He had to help the student with their learning.
  2. Um das Projekt abzuschließen, musste sie nachhelfen.To complete the project, she had to help out.
  3. Der Lehrer entschied sich, dem Kind nachzuhelfen.The teacher decided to help the child.

2.) "To manipulate or adjust something for a desired result"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste beim Experiment ein wenig nachhelfen.He had to tweak the experiment a little.
  2. Um das Bild zu verbessern, hat sie digital nachgeholfen.To improve the picture, she digitally enhanced it.
  3. Er hat beim Spiel ein wenig nachgeholfen.He gave a little help in the game.
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