hjælp
[ˈjɛlˀb̥]
The English word help is translated into Danish as hjælp.
The word hjælp can be used as a verb to mean provide assistance to someone or something. It also functions as a noun referring to the action of providing assistance. Additionally, it can be used as an interjection to express a cry of distress.
Meaning: transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something) (verb)
Which one should you use?
The word hjælp can function as both the imperative command 'help!' and the noun 'help'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb is at hjælpe. In the present tense, the verb becomes hjælper (helps/is helping) and the past tense is hjælpede (helped).
Did you know?
- In Danish, hjælp can be used in the idiom det hjælper ikke, which means 'it is no use' or 'it doesn't matter'.
- The word hjælp is used in the expression hjælp til selvhjælp, which translates to 'help for self-help' and is a common philosophy in Danish social services.
- When asking for help in a store or public space, Danes often start with undskyld before using hjælp, as jumping straight to the request can be seen as too abrupt.
Examples in context
- Kom mig til hjælp.Help me out.This sentence shows how to use hjælp to express needing assistance.Tatoeba #1803732 by danepo, translation #1553498 by CK
- Vi vil hjælpe dig.We'll help you.This sentence demonstrates the use of the verb form to express the intent to assist.Tatoeba #3693587 by danepo, translation #2241594 by CK
- Kan jeg hjælpe dig?Can I help you?This sentence shows how to use the verb form to offer assistance.Tatoeba #562170 by danepo, translation #25095 by CK
- Jeg har brug for hjælpI need help
- Kan du hjælpe mig at bære disse tunge bøger?Can you help me carry these heavy books?
- Kan De hjælpe mig med at finde vejen til togstationen?Can you help me find the way to the train station?
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Example conversation
Sofie is struggling with some heavy boxes in the kitchen.
- SofieMads, kan du give mig lidt hjælp?Mads, can you give me a little help?
- MadsSelvfølgelig, jeg hjælper dig gerne.Of course, I would love to help you.
- SofieDet er de her tunge kasser.It is these heavy boxes.
- MadsIngen problem, jeg tager dem.No problem, I will take them.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hjælp, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
