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to help out
To help together with others on a task or job and contribute to a shared effort.
Wenn alle bei der Vorbereitung mithelfen, sind wir schnell fertig.
If everyone helps out with the preparations, we'll be finished quickly.
'Mithelfen' (to help out) is a separable verb. The prefix 'mit-' comes at the end in a main clause. In a subordinate clause and in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
Hilfst du heute Abend bei der Party mit?
Are you helping out at the party tonight?
The prefix 'mit-' means 'together with others'. So 'mithelfen' (to help out) always means that you are not helping alone, but taking part in a shared task.
Viele Freiwillige haben nach der Flutkatastrophe mitgeholfen.
Many volunteers helped out after the flood disaster.
To name the task you are helping with, the preposition 'bei' followed by the dative is used very often.
Wer hilft beim Abwasch mit?
Who is helping with the dishes?
to help
Helfen generally refers to supporting someone with a task. Mithelfen emphasizes taking part in the shared work together with others. When your own contribution is important as part of a joint effort, mithelfen is especially appropriate.
Beim Aufbau der Tische für das Fest helfen alle Gäste mit.
Everyone at the party is helping set up the tables.
Ich helfe meiner Schwester beim Aufbau der Tische für das Fest.
I am helping my sister set up the tables for the party.
