No. 937 in Russian
помогать
To help.
In a sentence
Я всегда стараюсь помогать своим друзьям.
I always try to help my friends.
The word 'помогать' (to help) here is used in its infinitive form accompanied by the verb 'стараюсь' (I try), indicating an ongoing intention to provide assistance.
Ты можешь помогать мне с домашним заданием?
Can you help me with my homework?
In this sentence, 'помогать' is used after 'можешь' (can), forming a polite request for help.
Ему нравится помогать другим людям.
He likes helping other people.
Here, 'помогать' follows 'нравится' (likes), showing an affinity or preference for providing help.
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