verhilfst

Verhilfst is the second-person singular present tense form of the German verb verhelfen. The verb means to help someone to achieve something or to enable someone to obtain something by providing support, opportunities, or resources. It is transitive and typically used with a dative recipient and with a phrase such as zu + [Nomen] to specify the goal.

Etymology and usage notes: verhelfen is formed from helfen (to help) with the prefix ver-, which in this context adds the sense of bringing about or facilitating a result rather than simple aid. The construction that governs the goal is usually someone to whom you are providing the enabling help: jemandem zu etwas verhelfen.

Common constructions and examples: The standard pattern is jemandem zu etwas verhelfen. Examples include: Du verhilfst dem Studenten zu einem Stipendium. Das neue Programm verhilft dem Unternehmen zu größerer Effizienz. In other contexts the phrase can be extended with additional modifiers or an infinitive indicating the outcome, such as zu einer Beförderung, zu einem guten Ruf, or zu einem Abschluss.

Grammar and morphology: The verb forms the present tense like other irregular verbs derived from helfen, with the second-person singular form verhilfst and the past participle verholfen. In perfect tense one would say: Es hat dem Unternehmen zu mehr Marktanteilen verholfen.

Nuance and related terms: Verhelfen emphasizes enabling an outcome that might be difficult to attain, rather than merely providing help. Related verbs include helfen, unterstützen, befähigen, and ermöglichen, each carrying slightly different emphasis on assistive action and the resulting benefit.