retten
save · rescue
Jemandem in einer gefährlichen Situation helfen, damit ihm nichts passiert.
The German word "retten" is a verb that means "to save" or "to rescue". It signifies the act of protecting something or someone from harm or danger. "Retten" can refer to saving a life, preserving something from being lost or damaged, or preventing an undesirable outcome. Words with a similar meaning include "bergen" (to salvage), "schützen" (to protect), and "bewahren" (to preserve).
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Examples
Die Feuerwehrleute retten die Katze aus dem Baum.verb
The firefighters save the cat from the tree.
Er muss das Kind retten.verb
He must save the child.
Er möchte das verletzte Tier retten.verb
He wants to save the injured animal.
Er rettet eine Katze aus einem Baum.verb
He rescues a cat from a tree.
Ein Mann kann ein Kind retten.verb
A man can save a child.
Peter möchte seinen Freund retten.verb
Peter wants to save his friend.
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