Hilfswort

German (Berlin)

/ˈhɪlfsˌvɔɐ̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • (grammar) auxiliary verb
  • (linguistics) function word

Etymology

Affix from German Hilfe (help, aid, assistance) + German Wort (word, term).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Wort

Gloss

word, term

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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