reprieve in German

reprieve in German is Begnadigung, Aufschub, Strafaufschub — reprieve means to cancel or delay a punishment, especially an execution.

reprieve in German

Begnadigung

noun

Aufschub

noun

Strafaufschub

noun

Atempause

noun

Frist

noun

Galgenfrist

noun

Atempause

noun

Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.

Erleichterung

noun

Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.

Erlösung

noun

Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.

What does "reprieve" mean?

verb To cancel or delay a punishment, especially an execution.
"The governor reprieved the prisoner just hours before the scheduled execution."
verb To give someone temporary relief from something difficult or unwanted.
"The rain reprieved the firefighters after days of brutal heat."
noun A cancellation or postponement of a punishment, or more generally, temporary relief from something unpleasant.
"The factory workers got a last-minute reprieve when the closure was postponed."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

reprieve in a sentence

The governor reprieved the prisoner just hours before the scheduled execution.
The rain reprieved the firefighters after days of brutal heat.
The factory workers got a last-minute reprieve when the closure was postponed.

Similar words in German

abatement hiatus respite suspension

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "reprieve" in German?

"reprieve" in German is Begnadigung, Aufschub, Strafaufschub. reprieve means: To cancel or delay a punishment, especially an execution.

How do you use "reprieve" in a sentence?

Example: "The governor reprieved the prisoner just hours before the scheduled execution." In German, "reprieve" is Begnadigung, Aufschub, Strafaufschub.

Are there other ways to say "reprieve" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "reprieve": Begnadigung, Aufschub, Strafaufschub, Atempause, Frist, Galgenfrist.

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