Retten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Retten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to save", "to rescue" or "to free".

Essential properties of "retten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: retten
Simple past: rettete
Participle: gerettet

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "retten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To save someone or something from danger"

Definition: "To save or free someone or something from danger or a difficult situation."
Translation(s): to save, to rescue, to free
Synonym(s): erretten, bergen, befreien
Antonym(s): gefährden
Related word(s): Rettung, Retter, Rettungsaktion

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Feuerwehrmann konnte das Kind aus dem brennenden Haus retten.The firefighter was able to save the child from the burning house.
Wir müssen schnell handeln, um die bedrohte Tierart zu retten.We must act quickly to save the endangered animal species.
Die Ärzte konnten sein Leben in letzter Minute retten.The doctors were able to save his life at the last minute.

2.) "To preserve something from loss or deterioration"

Definition: "To preserve or conserve something that is in danger of being lost or deteriorating."
Translation(s): to preserve, to conserve, to save
Synonym(s): bewahren, erhalten
Antonym(s): verlieren
Related word(s): Rettung, Erhaltung

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen alte Traditionen retten und an die nächste Generation weitergeben.We must preserve old traditions and pass them on to the next generation.
Der Verein versucht, historische Gebäude vor dem Abriss zu retten.The association tries to save historical buildings from demolition.
Mit diesem Projekt wollen wir die vom Aussterben bedrohte Sprache retten.With this project, we want to save the endangered language.

3.) "To resolve or improve a difficult situation"

Definition: "To resolve or improve a difficult or problematic situation."
Translation(s): to save, to salvage, to rescue, to fix
Synonym(s): lösen, verbessern
Related word(s): Rettung, Lösung

📝 Some usage examples:

Nur eine schnelle Entscheidung kann die Situation noch retten.Only a quick decision can still save the situation.
Mit harter Arbeit konnten wir das Projekt in letzter Minute retten.With hard work, we were able to save the project at the last minute.
Eine neue Strategie soll die Firma vor dem Bankrott retten.A new strategy is supposed to save the company from bankruptcy.

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