verb
entheben
relieve
Jemandem eine Aufgabe oder ein Amt wegnehmen, sodass die Person es nicht mehr machen darf.
The German word "entheben" is a verb that means "to relieve someone of a duty or office" or "to dismiss". It is made up of:
- "heben" – meaning to lift or to raise.
When combined with the prefix "ent-", which often means removal or reversal, "entheben" refers to lifting someone from their position (i.e., removing or dismissing them).
Similar words:
- "absetzen" – to remove from office
- "entlassen" – to dismiss or release (often from a job)
- "kündigen" – to terminate (a contract or job)
Difference:
- "entheben" is more formal and specifically relates to relieving someone officially from an office or duty.
- "entlassen" is broader and can mean dismissal from work or release.
- "absetzen" emphasizes the act of removal, often in a direct administrative or political context.
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Examples
Der Chef enthebt ihn seiner Pflichten.verb
The boss relieves him of his duties.
Man wollte ihn seines Amtes entheben.verb
They wanted to relieve him of his office.
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