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German
Etymology
From Hilfe + -s- + Verb.
Pronunciation
Noun
Hilfsverb n (mixed, genitive Hilfsverbs or Hilfsverbes, plural Hilfsverben)
- (grammar) auxiliary verb, helping verb
Usage notes
- Construed narrowly, this excludes modal verbs, but often they are included.
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