mit Hilfe

/mɪt ˈhɪlfə/
phraseIntermediate
general

Indicates that someone or something is being used to assist in achieving a task or goal.

Mit Hilfe eines Übersetzers konnte sie das Dokument verstehen.

With the help of a translator, she could understand the document.

Die Feuerwehr konnte mit Hilfe der Drohne das Feuer löschen.

The fire department could extinguish the fire with the help of the drone.

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This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe assistance or support.

Collocations

mit Hilfe vonwith the help ofmit Hilfe eineswith the help of a

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Related Phrases

mit Unterstützungphrase
with support
ohne Hilfephrase
without help

💡Pro Tip

Preposition Usage

Remember that 'mit Hilfe' is often followed by 'von' or 'eines' to specify the source of help.

Gold Rule

Formality

This phrase is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

📖Word Origin

The phrase 'mit Hilfe' is a combination of the preposition 'mit' (with) and the noun 'Hilfe' (help). It is a standard way to express assistance in German.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used with both people and tools. It is often followed by the preposition 'von' or 'eines' to specify the source of help.

Word Breakdown

mit
with
preposition
+
Hilfe
help
noun
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