helpful
gb/hˈɛlpfəl/ us/hˈɛlpfəl/
A2
Inglés
~ 2700
segítőkész, hasznos
A2
1
segítőkész
B1
hasznos
A2
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is helpful (to [someone])
The guide was very helpful in explaining the museum's history.
A tárlatvezető nagyon sokat segített a múzeum történetének elmagyarázásában.
She was helpful to the new employees during their first week.
Segítőkész volt az új alkalmazottakkal az első hetükön.
This website is helpful for learning basic grammar.
Your comments were helpful in improving the proposal.
The staff here are always friendly and helpful.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My teacher is very helpful.
A tanárom nagyon segítőkész.
This book is helpful for students.
Ez a könyv hasznos a diákok számára.
He is helpful to his friends.
The map is helpful when you travel.
They are always helpful to visitors.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'helpful' with 'useful'. 'Helpful' usually involves giving active assistance, while 'useful' means something is beneficial even without active help.
Significado
Willing or able to assist
Colocaciones
helpful advice
|helpful information
|helpful tips
|helpful staff
|find helpful
|be helpful to
Sinónimos
supportive (Emphasizes emotional or moral encouragement as well as practical help.)
|
useful (Focuses more on being of practical benefit rather than actively offering help.)
Antónimos
unhelpful (Describes someone or something that does not provide assistance when it is needed.)
Temas
daily life
|communication
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Giving help or making it easier for someone to do something.
Providing assistance, support, or useful information to make a task or situation easier.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
helpful
AFI
GB/hˈɛlpfəl/
US/hˈɛlpfəl/
Sílabas y acento
help - ful (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (help)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: helpful
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
be helpful to
1/bˈi hˈɛlpfəl tə/
fixed phrase
Give assistance to someone/something
To give help or make things easier for someone or something.
Ejemplos
- Regular exercise can be helpful to your health.
- He was helpful to the team during the project.
helpful advice
1/hˈɛlpfəl ædvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
Guidance that helps someone decide or act
Advice that makes it easier for someone to choose what to do.
Ejemplos
- His teacher gave him helpful advice before the exam.
- Helpful advice can save you time and effort.
helpful hint
1/hˈɛlpfəl hˈɪnt/
fixed phrase
Advice that helps someone do something better
A short piece of advice that makes it easier to do something.
Ejemplos
- She gave me a helpful hint about saving money.
- Here’s a helpful hint for cooking pasta.