hilflos — helpless in German

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Pronunciation

/ˈhɪlflo:s/

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Level

Unleveled

Frequency

57/100

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#3,954

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Example Sentences

Wir waren alle hilflos.

We were all helpless.

Ich komme mir hilflos vor.

I feel helpless.

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