Hulpen

Hulpen is the Dutch plural noun meaning helpers or assistants. It is derived from hulp, meaning help or assistance. In everyday usage, hulpen refers to people who provide support or services to others, rather than to the action of helping itself. The singular form is hulp, while the plural is hulpen.

In professional contexts, hulpen are workers who assist others. In health care, hulpen support nurses and doctors; in education, they act as classroom aides who assist teachers and students. In administrative or logistical roles, hulpen perform clerical tasks and provide operational support. Hulpen can be employed staff or volunteers, and the term is commonly used to describe people who deliver practical or operational help within an organization or a project.

Grammatical notes include that hulpen is the standard plural form, with hulp as the singular. The word is used with definite articles such as de hulpen (the helpers) and with plural phrases like verschillende hulpen (different helpers). In everyday language, the term can cover a range of roles, from professional assistants to informal supporters in a community setting.

English equivalents of hulpen include helpers or assistants. The term is often used to describe people who provide hands-on support in workplaces, schools, care settings, or community projects. It can also refer to volunteers who contribute practical help in various activities.