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How to Say ‘Do you need any more help?’ in German

Brauchen Sie noch Hilfe?

BROW-khen zee nokh HIL-fuh

[BROW-khen zee nokh HIL-fuh]

Phrase Breakdown

Brauchen Sie

BROW-khen zee

Do you need

Formal question: the verb comes first, then 'Sie' (formal 'you'). The 'au' in 'brauchen' sounds like 'ow' in 'how', and 'ch' is a soft throat sound like in 'Bach'.

Example

Brauchen Sie einen Stift?

Do you need a pen?

Words in this phrase

Brauchen

[BROW-khen]

need

Verb for requiring something; formal 'Sie' form.

Example

Brauchen Sie einen Stift?

Do you need a pen?

Sie

[zee]

you

The formal 'you' used in polite professional conversations.

Example

Ich freue mich, Sie hier auf der Jobmesse zu sehen.

I am pleased to see you here at the job fair.

noch Hilfe?

nokh HIL-fuh

any more help?

'noch' means 'still' or 'any more' and goes with 'Hilfe' (help). The 'ch' in 'noch' is the same throat sound as in 'Bach'. Let your voice rise at the end, as in a yes/no question.

Example

Möchten Sie noch Kaffee?

Would you like some more coffee?

Words in this phrase

noch

[nokh]

another / still

Adds the idea of one more thing.

Example

Ich habe noch einen Vorschlag für unser Treffen.

I still have another suggestion for our meeting.

Hilfe

[HIL-fuh]

help

Feminine noun meaning assistance or support given to someone.

Example

Ich brauche Hilfe bei der Installation.

I need help with the installation.

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