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How do you say "helmet" in German?

der Helm

Noun Masculine

In German, "helmet" is der Helm.

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Pronunciation

HELM. The 'e' is short, and stress is on the single syllable.

Grammar notes

Der Helm is masculine. Plural is Helme. It refers to protective headgear for sports or cycling.

Example sentence

Der Helm ist wichtig beim Radfahren.

The helmet is important when cycling.

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How to remember der Helm

Helm sounds like English 'helm'. A helmet is the helm of your head's protection.

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Questions about der Helm

How do you say "helmet" in German?

In German, "helmet" is der Helm. It is a noun.

Is der Helm masculine or feminine?

Der Helm is masculine. Plural is Helme. It refers to protective headgear for sports or cycling.

How is der Helm used in a sentence?

Use der Helm as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Helm ist wichtig beim Radfahren. (The helmet is important when cycling.).

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