Norwegian Word of the Day
hjelp
/YELP/ • noun (also used as an interjection) — 8th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: assistance; help; aid
Examples
- Jeg trenger hjelp med leksene.
(I need help with my homework.) - Hjelp! Jeg klarer ikke å åpne denne boksen.
(Help! I can't open this box.) - Frivillige gir hjelp til folk etter stormen.
(Volunteers provide help to people after the storm.)
Synonyms
- bistand
- assistanse
Hjelp is a very common noun used when asking for or referring to assistance. As an exclamation, "Hjelp!" is the equivalent of "Help!" in emergencies. The related verb is "å hjelpe" (to help) and you often hear phrases like "trenger hjelp" (need help) or "gi hjelp" (give help).
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