This is the 494th most frequent Swedish word.
hjälper
"Helps"
The verb 'hjälper' here means 'helping' and is used in a direct, present-tense way to describe assistance provided to a specific person with a task.
Jag hjälper min vän med läxorna.
I help my friend with the homework.
Here, 'hjälpa', the infinitive form of 'hjälper', refers to the general concept of helping, emphasizing the act itself.
Att hjälpa andra är viktigt.
To help others is important.
The verb 'hjälper' in this sentence expresses readiness to assist and is often followed by 'till' to mean 'help out' more generally.