die Entlastung
Translation
relief, discharge, unburdening, exoneration
Examples
Die Steuerreform bringt eine Entlastung für Familien.
The tax reform provides relief for families.
Seine Aussage führte zur Entlastung des Angeklagten.
His testimony led to the exoneration of the accused.
Ein Gespräch kann eine seelische Entlastung sein.
A conversation can be an emotional relief.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) relief from sth. The relief from the debts was great.
((für+4)) relief for sb./sth. That is a great relief for us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erleichterung, Befreiung; Antonyms: Belastung, Bürde
Etymology
From the prefix 'ent-' (removal) + 'Last' (load, burden) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally means 'un-burdening'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ENTering a state of less LAST (burden)'. It's about removing a load.