A1Basics

Kann ich Ihnen helfen?

Can I help you? (formal)

In German

Kann ich Ihnen helfen?

Kan ish EE-nen HEL-fen?
🇬🇧 English
Can I help you? (formal)
🇪🇸 Español
¿Puedo ayudarle?
🇮🇹 Italiano
Posso aiutarLa?

Sentence Breakdown

WordTranslationRole
KannCanModal verb 'können' in 1st person singular
ichIPersonal pronoun (nominative)
Ihnenyou (dative, formal)Personal pronoun (dative)
helfenhelpInfinitive verb
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Grammar Point

Modal verb 'können', dative case, formal address

Variations

Brauchen Sie Hilfe?
Do you need help? (formal)
Womit kann ich Ihnen dienen?
How can I be of service to you? (formal, polite)

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