der Retter, –
rescuer
Definition & meaning
The word "Retter" refers to a person who saves or rescues someone or something from danger, distress, or a difficult situation.
- General sense: A rescuer, savior, or someone who prevents harm or death. For example, a lifeguard or a firefighter acts as a "Retter".
- Figurative sense: Someone who solves a critical problem or rescues a failing project or situation. In sports, a player who scores a late goal to secure a win might be called a "Retter" of the game.
Grammar & Word origin
"Retter" is a masculine noun. The plural form is also "Retter".
It is derived from the German verb "retten" (to save/rescue). The suffix "-er" is added to the verb stem to denote the person performing the action. It belongs to the category of "Täterableitung" (agent noun), which is common in German to transform a verb into a noun describing the person who does it.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Lebensretter (lifesaver)
- Befreier (liberator)
- Helfer (helper)
- Erlöser (savior, often in a spiritual or religious context)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Retter kam im letzten Moment.noun
The rescuer came at the last moment.
Viele Retter arbeiteten zusammen, um das Kind zu finden.noun
Many rescuers worked together to find the child.
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