How to Say ‘How may I assist you?’ in German
Wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?
VEE KAHN IHKH EE-nen HEL-fen
[VEE KAHN IHKH EE-nen HEL-fen]
💬 Usage Tip: Standard phrase in customer service.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Shows readiness to help or assist.
Phrase Breakdown
Wie
[VEE]
how
In what way or manner.
Wie geht es dir?
How are you?
kann
[KAHN]
can
Be able to; have the ability to.
Kann ich helfen?
Can I help?
ich
[IHKH]
I
The person speaking or writing.
Ich komme später.
I am coming later.
Ihnen
[EE-nen]
you (formal)
Formal singular or plural you.
Ihnen kann niemand helfen.
No one can help you.
helfen
[HEL-fen]
help
To give assistance or support.
Er kann Ihnen helfen.
He can help you.
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