retten
Translation
to save, to rescue
Examples
Der Feuerwehrmann rettet die Katze.
The firefighter saves the cat.
Er rettet sie vor dem Ertrinken.
He saves her from drowning.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((from sth.)) to save/rescue sb./sth. from sth. The firefighter rescues the cat from the tree.
((sb.)) ((from sth.)) to save sb. from sth. He saves her from drowning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bergen (to recover), befreien (to free); Antonyms: gefährden (to endanger)
Etymology
From Old High German 'retten' (to save).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'life raft' to 'retten' (rescue) someone.