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Ich kann dir nicht helfen.

I cannot help you.

In German

Ich kann dir nicht helfen.

Ikh kan deer nikht hel-fen.
English
I cannot help you.
Español
No puedo ayudarte.
Italiano
Non posso aiutarti.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun
  • kanncanModal verb
  • diryouDative pronoun
  • nichtnotNegation particle
  • helfenhelpInfinitive verb

Grammar Point

Negation of modal verb 'können'

Variations

  • Es tut mir leid, ich kann nicht beistehen.
    I'm sorry, I can't assist.
  • Ich habe keine Möglichkeit, dich zu unterstützen.
    I have no way to support you.

FAQ

How do you say "I cannot help you." in German?

"I cannot help you." in German is "Ich kann dir nicht helfen." (Ikh kan deer nikht hel-fen.).

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