verhelpen

Verhelpen is a Dutch verb meaning to remedy, repair, or resolve a fault, problem, or undesired situation. It covers both physical defects in equipment and non-physical issues such as software bugs, process failures, or administrative delays. The emphasis is on bringing about a solution and removing the cause of the problem, rather than merely addressing symptoms.

Origin and usage: verhelpen is formed from the verb helpen (to help) with the prefix ver-, which can indicate completion, correction, or remediation. The past participle is verholpen, as in "Het probleem is verholpen." In everyday and technical language, it is used in phrases such as "we verhelpen het probleem" or "de storing is verholpen." It is often used in maintenance, IT, customer service, and quality control contexts. It can be roughly translated as "to remedy" or "to fix."

Related terms include repareren (to repair) for physical repairs and oplossen (to solve or resolve) for problems or questions. Verhelpen typically implies restoring normal function or bringing a situation back to an acceptable state. The term is common in professional reports, service updates, and manuals, and is widely understood in Dutch-speaking settings.