die Rettung
Translation
rescue, salvation, saving
Examples
Die Rettung kam in letzter Minute.
The rescue came at the last minute.
Er war ihre einzige Rettung.
He was her only salvation.
Die Rettung der Geiseln war erfolgreich.
The rescue of the hostages was successful.
Grammar Patterns
the rescue ((of sb./sth.)) Die Rettung der Passagiere war schwierig.
to come ((to sb.'s)) rescue Die Feuerwehr kam ihm zur Rettung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hilfe (help), Bergung (salvage), Befreiung (liberation)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'retten' (to save) with the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix is a common way to form nouns from verbs in German, similar to '-ing' or '-tion' in English. 'retten' (to save) -> 'Rettung' (the saving/rescue).