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hilt
German → American English
American English
helped
Simple past tense of 'halten'; can mean 'held' or 'considered' depending on context.
Er hielt das Buch fest in der Hand.Use 'hielt' only as the simple past of 'halten' or in set phrases like 'etwas für möglich halten'; for the meaning 'helped,' the correct verb is 'half' from 'helfen'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'hielt' mean in English?
'Hielt' usually means 'held' or 'considered' in English, depending on context. It is not the normal past form of 'helped'.
Is 'hielt' the past tense of 'helfen'?
No. The past tense of 'helfen' is 'half'. 'Hielt' comes from 'halten'.
How do you say 'helped' in German?
The German past tense for 'helped' is 'half' (from 'helfen').