erleichtern
facilitate · ease · relieve · make easier
Etwas weniger schwer oder anstrengend machen, sodass es einfacher oder angenehmer wird.
The German word "erleichtern" is a verb that means "to ease" or "to alleviate." It is composed of the prefix "er-" and the root "leichtern," which is derived from "leicht," meaning "light" or "easy." The term is often used in contexts where something burdensome or difficult is made easier or less severe.
Similar words in German include "lindern" (to relieve), "vereinfachen" (to simplify), and "mildern" (to moderate).
The distinction between these words is subtle: while "erleichtern" emphasizes reducing effort or difficulty, "lindern" focuses more on reducing pain or discomfort, "vereinfachen" is specifically about making processes simpler, and "mildern" often refers to mitigating severity.
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Examples
Diese Tipps sollen das Lernen erleichtern.verb
These tips are supposed to facilitate learning.
Eine Pause kann die Arbeit enorm erleichtern.verb
A break can greatly ease the work.
Eine Pause kann die Arbeit erleichtern.verb
A break can facilitate the work.
Gute Nachrichten erleichtern das Herz.verb
Good news relieves the heart.
Die Zusammenarbeit im Team hat die Aufgabe erleichtert.verb
Collaboration in the team made the task easier.
Die neuen Werkzeuge erleichterten das Reparieren der Geräte wesentlich.verb
The new tools facilitated the repair of the devices significantly.
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