der Helm
helmet
A hard head covering that protects the head from injuries, for example during sports or dangerous work.
EXAMPLE
Beim Fahrradfahren solltest du immer einen Helm tragen.
When cycling, you should always wear a helmet.
der Helm
helmet
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Meanings
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Compound words
The word 'Helm' (helmet) is often the second part of compound nouns that refer to a specific type of helmet. Examples are 'Fahrradhelm' (bicycle helmet), 'Motorradhelm' (motorcycle helmet), 'Skihelm' (ski helmet), or 'Bauhelm' (construction helmet/hard hat).
EXAMPLE
Auf der Baustelle ist das Tragen eines Bauhelms Pflicht.
On the construction site, wearing a hard hat is mandatory.
Typical verbs
In connection with a helmet, the verbs 'tragen' (to wear; to have the helmet on your head), 'aufsetzen' (to put on; to place the helmet on your head), and 'abnehmen' (to take off; to remove the helmet from your head) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Setz bitte deinen Helm auf, bevor wir losfahren.
Please put on your helmet before we set off.
Use with 'tragen'
The activity during which a helmet is worn is often expressed with 'beim' + nominalized verb. This construction is very common.
EXAMPLE
Beim Klettern trage ich immer einen Helm.
When climbing, I always wear a helmet.
In real life
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