No. 3,372 in German
helfern
"Helfern" is not a standalone German word. It may be a misconjugation or plural form of "Helfer," which means "helpers" or "assistants" in English.
In a sentence
Die helfenden Hände der Freiwilligen haben viel bewirkt.
The helping hands of the volunteers have made a big impact.
In this sentence, 'helfenden' functions as an adjective describing the hands of the volunteers, formed from the verb 'helfen' (to help).
Die Helfer in der Organisation arbeiten ehrenamtlich.
The helpers in the organization work voluntarily.
Here, 'Helfer' is used as a noun and refers to individuals who assist or help in a specific context.
Wir sollten den Helfern für ihre Unterstützung danken.
We should thank the helpers for their support.
In this example, 'Helfern' is used in the dative plural form as the indirect object to express gratitude towards those who provide help.
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