Hilfsverb

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German[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Hilfe +‎ -s- +‎ Verb.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɪlfsvɛʁp/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Hilfsverb n (mixed, genitive Hilfsverbs or Hilfsverbes, plural Hilfsverben)

  1. (grammar) auxiliary verb, helping verb

Usage notes[edit]

  • Construed narrowly, this excludes modal verbs, but often they are included.

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Further reading[edit]

  • Hilfsverb” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Hilfsverb” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • Hilfsverb” in Duden online