die Entlastung, -en
relief
Es bedeutet, dass etwas oder jemand weniger Arbeit, Druck oder Verantwortung hat, damit es leichter wird.
The German word "Entlastung" is a noun that means "relief" or "alleviation". It is derived from the prefix "ent" and the noun "Last", which means "burden" or "load". "Entlastung" typically refers to the reduction of strain, pressure, or responsibility, whether in a physical, emotional, or financial context.
Similar words in German include "Erleichterung" (ease or alleviation), "Befreiung" (liberation or release), and "Reduzierung" (reduction).
The key difference is that "Entlastung" is often used to emphasize the removal or mitigation of a burden, while "Erleichterung" may refer more broadly to any easing situation, and "Befreiung" typically denotes a more significant release from constraints.
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Examples
Eine angemessene Entlastung kann das Arbeitspensum reduzieren.noun
Adequate relief can reduce the workload.
Nach dem anstrengenden Tag versprach die Chefin eine schnelle Entlastung für das Team.noun
After the exhausting day, the boss promised quick relief for the team.
Die Entlastung der Pflegekräfte bleibt ein wichtiges Ziel der Regierung.noun
The relief of nursing staff remains an important goal of the government.
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