hjälp
/jɛlp/
The Swedish word for help is hjälp.
hjälp is used to provide assistance to someone or something. It also functions as a cry of distress. Related to this is the verb hjälpa, which means to help.
Meaning: transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something) (verb)
Which one should you use?
The word hjälp can function as both the noun 'help' and the imperative command 'help!'
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb is hjälpa. The present tense is hjälper (helps / am helping), the past tense is hjälpte (helped) and the supine form is hjälpt (helped).
How do you pronounce it?
/jɛlp/
When do people say it?
Shouting Hjälp! is the standard way to call for assistance in an emergency.
Did you know?
- In Swedish, the word hjälp can be used as a mild exclamation of surprise or frustration, similar to saying 'Good grief' or 'Good heavens' in English.
- In Swedish, you can use the phrase hjälpa till specifically to mean 'to lend a hand' or 'to pitch in' for a group effort.
- The word hjälp shares an ancestor with the English word 'help', both originating from the same Germanic roots.
Examples in context
- De bad om hjälp.They asked for help.This sentence shows how to use the word hjälp in the context of asking for assistance.Tatoeba #9831572 by morbrorper, translation #5494436 by CK
- Vi kan hjälpa er.We can help you.Tatoeba #10691071 by Pineapple, translation #1893927 by CK
- Tom vill ha hjälp.Tom wants help.This sentence demonstrates using hjälp as a noun meaning the assistance someone desires.Tatoeba #2035017 by herrsilen, translation #9732891 by CK
- Hjälp mig, jag har tappat min bilnyckel!Help me, I've lost my car key!
- Självklart, jag hjälper dig att leta.Sure, I'll help you look.
- Kan du hjälpa mig att öppna den här burken, snälla?Can you help me open this jar, please?
- Jag behöver hjälp med min svenska uppgift.I need help with my Swedish assignment.
- Jag kan hjälpa dig imorgon efter skolan.I can help you tomorrow after school.
- 387 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Erik is struggling to carry heavy boxes into the house.
- ErikLinnea, kan du ge mig lite hjälp?Linnea, can you give me a little help?
- LinneaSjälvklart, Erik, jag kommer direkt.Of course, Erik, I'm coming right now.
- ErikTack, de här lådorna är tunga.Thanks, these boxes are heavy.
- LinneaInga problem, jag hjälper dig.No problem, I will help you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hjälp, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hjälp, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
