Learning language
Translation language
phrase · A1 · very often · UK/US

попросить помочь

ask someone to help

Meaning of попросить помочь

request that a person help you

Learn попросить помочь with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A1very often

попросить помочь fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
Russian[pəprɐˈsʲitʲ pɐˈmoʂʲ]
ask someone to help
попросить помочь - ask someone to help
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Top 5000"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

попросить помочь with English translation

попросить помочь usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

She asked her brother to help with the bags.

Она попросила брата помочь с сумками.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

I had to ask someone to help me carry the table.

Мне пришлось попросить помочь мне нести стол.

Learn by topic

попросить помочь belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

попросить помочьask someone to help
отвечать на вопросыanswer questions
задавать вопросыask questions
работать вместеwork together
делать домашнее заданиеdo homework
сохранять теплоstay warm
быть холоднымbe cold

попросить помочь synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between попросить помочь / попросить / попросить о помощи / обратиться за помощью / обращаться за помощью

🇷🇺Russian
попросить помочь

ask someone to help — request that a person help you

A1Very Often

Ich bitte meinen Bruder um Hilfe.

Я прошу брата помочь.

П
🇷🇺Russian
попросить помочь

Direct and neutral: ask another person to help.

A1Very Often

I asked someone to help me carry the boxes.

Я попросил помочь мне с переноской коробок.

П
🇷🇺Russian
попросить

Very general: the context shows that you are asking for help, but the word itself does not say it directly.

A1Very Often

I asked my neighbor, and he came right away.

Я попросил соседа, и он сразу пришёл.

П
🇷🇺Russian
попросить о помощи

Neutral and a bit more explicit: ask for help, without saying exactly who should help.

A1Often

I had to ask for help.

Мне пришлось попросить о помощи.

О
🇷🇺Russian
обратиться за помощью

Neutral but a bit more formal: go to someone or an organization to get help.

A1Often

If it gets worse, you should ask a doctor for help.

Если станет хуже, нужно обратиться за помощью к врачу.

О
🇷🇺Russian
обращаться за помощью

The same as 'обратиться за помощью,' but usually refers to repeated or habitual action.

A1Often

People often turn to specialists for help.

Люди часто обращаются за помощью к специалистам.

П
🇷🇺Russian
просить о помощи

Similar to 'ask for help,' but it emphasizes the act of asking, often in the present tense or as a general action.

A1Often

Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Не бойся просить о помощи.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for попросить помочь

How to pronounce попросить помочь and what this word means

попросить помочь translation: ask someone to help. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce попросить помочь

[pəprɐˈsʲitʲ pɐˈmoʂʲ]

попросить помочь translation

ask someone to help

попросить помочь examples

Ich bitte meinen Bruder um Hilfe.

попросить помочь transcription

[pəprɐˈsʲitʲ pɐˈmoʂʲ]

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

попросить помочь meaning: what does it mean?

обратиться к человеку с просьбой о помощи

попросить помочь pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

попросить помочь is pronounced as [pəprɐˈsʲitʲ pɐˈmoʂʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

попросить помочь definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Ich bitte meinen Bruder um Hilfe. Translation: Я прошу брата помочь.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn попросить помочь in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.