help in Esperanto

“Help!” in Esperanto is Helpu! (HEHL-poo), the command form of helpi “to help”. To ask politely, say Ĉu vi povas helpi min? “Can you help me?” or Bonvolu helpi min. “Please help me.” Mi bezonas helpon means “I need help”.

Other ways to say it

• Helpu min!Help me!
• Ĉu vi povas helpi min?Can you help me?
• Bonvolu helpi min!Please help me!
• Mi bezonas helpon.I need help.

Example sentences

• Helpu!Help!
• Bonvolu helpi min ekstari.Please help me get up.

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In a real emergency abroad, use the local language or the local emergency number: most people will not recognise Esperanto.

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