A1Basics
Kann ich dir helfen?
Can I help you? (informal)
In German
Kann ich dir helfen?
Kan ish deer HEL-fen?
English
Can I help you? (informal)
Español
¿Puedo ayudarte?
Italiano
Posso aiutarti?
Sentence Breakdown
Word
Translation
Role
- KannCanModal verb 'können' in 1st person singular
- ichIPersonal pronoun (nominative)
- diryou (dative, informal)Personal pronoun (dative)
- helfenhelpInfinitive verb
Grammar Point
Modal verb 'können', dative case, informal address
Variations
- Brauchst du Hilfe?Do you need help? (informal)
- Wie kann ich dir helfen?How can I help you? (informal)
FAQ
How do you say "Can I help you? (informal)" in German?
"Can I help you? (informal)" in German is "Kann ich dir helfen?" (Kan ish deer HEL-fen?).
Related
You're welcome.
Gerne geschehen.
GER-neh geh-SHEY-en
How was your weekend? (informal)
Wie war dein Wochenende?
Vee var dyne WO-chen-end-eh?
No problem.
Kein Problem.
KINE PRO-blehm
How long are you staying? (formal)
Wie lange bleiben Sie?
Vee LANG-eh BLY-ben Zee?
Where do you come from? (formal)
Woher kommen Sie?
Vo-HAIR KOM-men Zee?
Where do you come from? (informal)
Woher kommst du?
Vo-HAIR KOMST doo?