hjelper
Hjelper is a Norwegian word that functions as both a verb form and a noun. As a verb, it is the present tense of the verb å hjelpe, meaning to help or assist: han hjelper, hun hjelper, de hjelper. In Bokmål and Nynorsk the form is the same. As a noun, hjelper denotes a person who helps or assists; the indefinite singular is en hjelper, the plural is hjelpere, and the definite forms are hjelperen (the helper) and hjelperne (the helpers).
Etymology: the word derives from Old Norse hjálpa, meaning to help, and is cognate with English help
Usage: the term can be used for a general helper, an assistant, or in professional contexts to
Cross-linguistic notes: similar forms exist in Danish (hjælper) and Swedish (hjälper), reflecting shared Germanic roots.