behilflich
helpful, of assistance
Definition
adjectiveMeanings
- 1.helpful
- 2.of assistance
Grammar
Grammar that uses this word
- Subjunctive II in fixed polite and literary expressionsKonjunktiv II in festen höflichen und literarischen Wendungen
Examples
Kann ich Ihnen behilflich sein?
Can I be of assistance?
Darf ich Ihnen behilflich sein?
May I be of assistance to you?
Er war bei der sehr behilflich.
He was very helpful to me with the work.
Können Sie behilflich sein?
Can you be of assistance to me?
Die war uns behilflich.
The neighbour was always helpful to us.
Ich bin Ihnen behilflich.
I'm happy to be of assistance to you.
Sei deiner ein behilflich.
Be a little helpful to your mother.
Der war uns Suchen behilflich.
The salesman was helpful to us while searching.
Niemand wollte behilflich sein.
Nobody wanted to be of assistance to me.
Die Kollegen sind behilflich.
The colleagues are always helpful.