How is the word retten translated from German to English

English translation
rescue
verb

Jemanden aus einer Gefahr befreien.

To save someone from danger.

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  • Sie haben einen Hund aus dem Fluss gerettet. — They rescued a dog from the river.

  • Kannst du mein Essen aus dem Ofen retten? — Can you rescue my dinner from the oven?

  • Freiwillige retten Wanderer, die sich in den Hügeln verirrt haben. — Volunteers rescue walkers lost in the hills.

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