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No. 10,656 in German

rettern

"Rettern" is not a standard German word. Perhaps you meant "retten," which means "to save" or "to rescue."

In a sentence

  • Ich habe den Vogel aus dem Netz gerettet.

    I rescued the bird from the net.

    In this sentence, 'retten' is used to describe saving or rescuing someone (the bird) from a harmful or difficult situation.

  • Die Feuerwehr rettete die Familie aus dem brennenden Gebäude.

    The firefighters saved the family from the burning building.

    Here, 'retten' again implies the act of saving, emphasizing the urgency and danger involved in the situation.

  • Durch ihre Spende konnte das historische Schloss gerettet werden.

    Through their donation, the historical castle could be rescued.

    In this instance, 'retten' is used figuratively to mean preserving or protecting something valuable from decline or destruction.

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