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rescue in German

rescue in German is Rettung, retten, bergen — rescue means to save someone or something from danger, harm, or a difficult situation.

rescue in German

Rettung
noun
An act or episode of rescuing, saving.
retten
verb
To save from any violence, danger or evil.
bergen
verb
To save from any violence, danger or evil.
erlösen
verb
To save from any violence, danger or evil.

What does "rescue" mean?

  1. verb To save someone or something from danger, harm, or a difficult situation.
    "Firefighters rescued the family from the burning building."
  2. noun An act of saving someone or something from danger.
    "The dramatic mountain rescue made national news."
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rescue in a sentence

  • Firefighters rescued the family from the burning building.
  • Volunteers rescued dozens of dogs from the flooded shelter.
  • The dramatic mountain rescue made national news.
  • The rescue of the trapped miners took almost two days.

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What is "rescue" in German?
"rescue" in German is Rettung, retten, bergen. rescue means: To save someone or something from danger, harm, or a difficult situation.
How do you use "rescue" in a sentence?
Example: "Firefighters rescued the family from the burning building." In German, "rescue" is Rettung, retten, bergen.
Are there other ways to say "rescue" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "rescue": Rettung, retten, bergen, erlösen.
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