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How to say “I need help.” in German
The German for “I need help.”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Step 4Wie spät ist es?
What time is it?
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Start freeI need help.
Ich brauche Hilfe.
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Ich brauche Hilfe.
I need help.
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German words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday German words and sentences.
- Excuse me, where is the bathroom?Entschuldigung, wo ist die Toilette?
- Where is the train station?Wo ist der Bahnhof?
- How much does this cost?Wie viel kostet das?
- I would like a coffee, please.Ich möchte einen Kaffee, bitte.
- I would like a table for two.Ich möchte einen Tisch für zwei.
- The bill, please.Die Rechnung, bitte.
- Can you help me?Kannst du mir helfen?
- I am hungry.Ich habe Hunger.
- I am thirsty.Ich habe Durst.
- I am tired.Ich bin müde.
- What time is it?Wie spät ist es?
- I live in London.Ich wohne in London.
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“I need help.” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak German guides. Browse every German word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “I need help.” in German?
“I need help.” in German is “Ich brauche Hilfe.”.
What does “Ich brauche Hilfe.” mean in English?
“Ich brauche Hilfe.” is German for “I need help.”.
How do I remember “Ich brauche Hilfe.”?
Say it out loud in a sentence, not on its own. Hear it, say it, then use it in a full German sentence. That is how every 4ToSpeak lesson works.
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