die Abhilfe
Translation
remedy, redress, relief, corrective action
Examples
Wir müssen schnell Abhilfe schaffen.
We must provide a remedy quickly.
Gegen dieses Problem gibt es keine einfache Abhilfe.
There is no simple remedy for this problem.
Grammar Patterns
Abhilfe schaffen to provide a remedy The government promised to provide a remedy.
Abhilfe für+4 a remedy for sth. A remedy for the software problem was found.
Similar Words
Synonyms: solution, measure, means; Antonyms: problem, damage
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, away) + 'Hilfe' (help). It signifies help that takes a problem away.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Hilfe' (help) that leads a problem 'ab' (away). The common phrase is 'Abhilfe schaffen' (to provide a remedy).