German NOUN B2 Rank 5424

das Hilfsmittel

aid / tool

das Hilfsmittel, die Hilfsmittel

Checking...

Loading your saved state.

Meanings

Forms

Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Hilfsmittel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

Usage tips

Compare with

confusable

Hilfsmittel vs Mittel

remedy / means

„Mittel“ generally refers to an approach for achieving a goal. „Hilfsmittel“, by contrast, emphasizes that an object, substance, or method supports or makes a task easier. When this supportive function is important, „Hilfsmittel“ is the better choice.

Visual example for Mittel
Hilfsmittel

Die Checkliste ist ein praktisches Hilfsmittel, das die Kontrolle erleichtert.

The checklist is a practical aid that makes checking easier.

Mittel

Die Checkliste ist ein Mittel, um Fehler zu vermeiden.

The checklist is a means of avoiding mistakes.

Open full word page: Mittel

In real life

Loading video examples...