Etymology From Middle Dutch hulpe, from Old Dutch hulpa, from Proto-Germanic *hulpiz. Pronunciation IPA(key): /ɦʏlp/, [ɦʏɫp] Audio:(file) Rhymes: -ʏlp Noun hulp f (plural hulpen, diminutive hulpje n) help, assistance, rescue (especially the diminutive) helper, aide, assistant, sidekick (also in the masculine gender) Synonyms (assistance): bijstand (helper): assistent, helper Derived terms Derived terms (assistants) zaalhulp behulpzaam hulpdienst hulpeloos hulpmiddel hulptroepen hulpvaardig hulpverlener Related terms helpen