tilgen

The German word "tilgen" is a verb that means "to eliminate" or "to erase". It is often used in contexts involving the cancellation of a debt, the removal of a mark or record, or the eradication of something unwanted. The word is related to the noun "Tilgung," meaning "redemption" or "repayment." Similar words in German include "löschen" (to delete), "entfernen" (to remove), and "abtragen" (to pay off or carry away).

The main difference lies in context: "tilgen" specifically emphasizes the act of erasing debt or obligations, whereas "löschen" and "entfernen" can refer more generally to removing various things, and "abtragen" often relates to physical removal or paying off in the context of debt.