die Erlösung
Translation
redemption, salvation, relief, deliverance
Examples
Er fand Erlösung in der Religion.
He found salvation in religion.
Der Regen war eine Erlösung von der Hitze.
The rain was a relief from the heat.
Grammar Patterns
die Erlösung ((von+3)) the relief/redemption from sth. The rain was a relief from the heat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rettung (rescue), Befreiung (liberation); Antonyms: Verdammnis (damnation), Qual (torment)
Etymology
From the verb 'erlösen' (to redeem, save). The suffix '-ung' turns a verb into a noun, indicating the action or result.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the idea of being 'released' (gelöst) from suffering or sin. It's a much stronger word than simple 'relief'.