der Retter
Translation
rescuer, saviour, lifesaver
Examples
Der Retter zog das Kind aus dem Wasser.
The rescuer pulled the child out of the water.
Er wurde als Retter des Unternehmens gefeiert.
He was celebrated as the saviour of the company.
Grammar Patterns
a rescuer ((in need)) a saviour in times of trouble He was my saviour in my time of need.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Helfer (helper), Lebensretter (lifesaver)
Etymology
From the verb 'retten' (to save/rescue) + the agent suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 're-sets' a bad situation to a good one. The person who performs a 'Rettung' (rescue).