Translation and Meaning
- Word: retten
- Language: German
- Meaning: rescue
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: German Aktion und Reaktion
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Example Sentences
- Die Personen, die anriefen, versuchten schnell, diejenigen in gefährlichen Situationen zu retten. English: The people who called quickly tried to rescue those in dangerous situations.
When and How to Use "retten"
Use "retten" when you want to talk about "rescue" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Aktion und Reaktion topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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