German Phrase
Frag das Transportpersonal um Hilfe.
Meaning
‘Ask the transport staff for help.’ It is a short, direct way to tell someone to request assistance from the people who work in a transport setting (airport, train station, bus depot, etc.).
When to use
Use this sentence when you need directions, luggage assistance, ticket information or any other support from the personnel who manage the transport hub. It works well in informal contexts, such as when you’re speaking to a friend or giving yourself a reminder.
✦Grammar Breakdown
FragdasTransportpersonalumHilfe
Imperativ (du)
‘Frag’ is the du‑imperative of the verb ‘fragen’ (to ask). It is formed by dropping the infinitive ending –en and adding – (‘frag’).
Definitartikel ‘das’
‘das’ is the neuter singular definite article that matches the noun ‘Transportpersonal’, which is grammatically neuter.
Präposition ‘um’ + Akkusativ
‘um’ always governs the accusative case; ‘Hilfe’ stays unchanged because feminine nouns have the same form in nominative and accusative.
Wortstellung im Imperativ
In an imperative sentence the verb comes first, followed by the object and then any prepositional phrase.
🗨In Conversation
Entschuldigung, ich finde den Ausgang nicht.
Excuse me, I can’t find the exit.
Frag das Transportpersonal um Hilfe.
Ask the transport staff for help.
✕Common Mistakes
Fragen Sie das Transportpersonal um Hilfe.
Mixes formal ‘Sie’ with the informal imperative ‘Frag’. Use either the informal ‘Frag …’ or the formal ‘Fragen Sie …’.
Frag das Transportpersonal um dem Hilfe.
‘um’ always takes the accusative; the correct form is ‘um Hilfe’. The dative article ‘dem’ is wrong here.
Frag der Transportpersonal um Hilfe.
‘Transportpersonal’ is neuter, so the correct article is ‘das’, not ‘der’.
↔Alternatives
Bitte das Transportpersonal um Hilfe.
Please ask the transport staff for help.
Bitte das Personal um Unterstützung.
Please ask the staff for assistance.
Wende dich an das Transportpersonal.
Turn to the transport staff.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it is common to address service staff directly, but the level of formality matters. ‘Frag …’ is informal (du‑form) and is appropriate when you’re speaking with peers or giving yourself a reminder. In a formal setting (e.g., speaking to a stranger) you would use the Sie‑imperative: ‘Fragen Sie das Transportpersonal um Hilfe.’ The word ‘Transportpersonal’ sounds a bit official; everyday speakers often just say ‘das Personal’ or ‘die Angestellten.’