No. 602 in German
retten
To save or rescue.
In a sentence
Ich hoffe, dass die Feuerwehr die Katze retten kann.
I hope that the fire brigade can rescue the cat.
Here, 'retten' is used to mean 'rescue,' implying saving someone or something from danger.
Das neue Gesetz könnte viele Arbeitsplätze retten.
The new law could save many jobs.
In this sentence, 'retten' is used figuratively to indicate saving or preserving something valuable, like jobs.
Mit einer Spende kannst du ein Leben retten.
With a donation, you can save a life.
The verb 'retten' is used in the context of saving a person's life or benefiting someone in a critical situation.
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