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
Sentence BreakdownWord
Translation
Role
- KannCanModal verb 'können' in 1st person singular
- ichIPersonal pronoun (nominative)
- Ihnenyou (dative, formal)Personal pronoun (dative)
- helfenhelpInfinitive verb
Grammar Point
Modal verb 'können', dative case, formal address
Variations
Variations- Brauchen Sie Hilfe?Do you need help? (formal)
- Womit kann ich Ihnen dienen?How can I be of service to you? (formal, polite)
FAQ
How do you say "Can I help you? (formal)" in German?
"Can I help you? (formal)" in German is "Kann ich Ihnen helfen?" (Kan ish EE-nen HEL-fen?).
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Get home safely! (formal)
Kommen Sie gut nach Hause!
KOM-men Zee GOOT nach HOW-zeh!
Nice to meet you. (informal)
Freut mich, dich kennenzulernen.
Froyte mish, dish KEN-nen-tsoo-ler-nen
Nice to see you again! (informal)
Schön, dich wiederzusehen!
Shoen, dish VEE-der-tsoo-zey-en!
Can I help you? (informal)
Kann ich dir helfen?
Kan ish deer HEL-fen?
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?
