No. 3,752 in German
retter
"Savior" or "rescuer."
In a sentence
Der Retter eilte herbei, um das Kind aus dem Fluss zu retten.
The rescuer hurried over to save the child from the river.
In this sentence, 'retter' refers to a person who performs an act of saving someone from danger.
Ein Retter kann in kritischen Momenten den Unterschied ausmachen.
A rescuer can make the difference in critical moments.
In this context, 'retter' is used to indicate a generic figure capable of rescuing others, emphasizing their significant role.
Manchmal kann ein kleiner Schirm ein Retter in einem plötzlichen Regenschauer sein.
Sometimes, a small umbrella can be a savior in a sudden rainstorm.
Here, 'retter' metaphorically describes an object that 'rescues' or provides aid in a difficult situation.
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