helpful
gb/hˈɛlpfəl/ us/hˈɛlpfəl/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2700
Maana
maana 0
adjective
A2
property
1
Willing or able to assist
Giving help or making it easier for someone to do something.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone/something] is helpful (to [someone])
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'helpful' with 'useful'. 'Helpful' usually involves giving active assistance, while 'useful' means something is beneficial even without active help.
Visawe
supportive (Emphasizes emotional or moral encouragement as well as practical help.)
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useful (Focuses more on being of practical benefit rather than actively offering help.)
Vinyume
unhelpful (Describes someone or something that does not provide assistance when it is needed.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
helpful advice
|helpful information
|helpful tips
|helpful staff
|find helpful
|be helpful to
Mada
daily life
|communication
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The guide was very helpful in explaining the museum's history.
- She was helpful to the new employees during their first week.
- This website is helpful for learning basic grammar.
- Your comments were helpful in improving the proposal.
- The staff here are always friendly and helpful.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My teacher is very helpful.
- This book is helpful for students.
- He is helpful to his friends.
- The map is helpful when you travel.
- They are always helpful to visitors.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
helpful
IPA
GB/hˈɛlpfəl/
US/hˈɛlpfəl/
Silabi na mkazo
help - ful (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (help)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: helpful
Familia ya neno
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- She gave me a helpful hint about saving money.
- Here’s a helpful hint for cooking pasta.