die Entbindung
delivery
The medical term for the process of giving birth to a child.
EXAMPLE
Die werdende Mutter wurde zur Entbindung ins Krankenhaus gebracht.
The expectant mother was taken to the hospital for delivery.
die Entbindung
delivery / release
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Meanings
die Entbindung von
release from
The formal release from a duty, promise, or obligation.
EXAMPLE
Der Zeuge benötigte eine Entbindung von seiner Schweigepflicht, um aussagen zu dürfen.
The witness needed a release from his duty of confidentiality in order to be allowed to testify.
Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'Entbindung' is derived from the verb 'entbinden'. This verb literally means 'to free from being bound to something' or 'to untie', and this basic idea is present in both meanings.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt kann Sie von Ihrer Schweigepflicht entbinden.
The doctor can release you from your duty of confidentiality.
Context clue
You can almost always recognize the meaning 'release from a duty' by the preposition 'von' (from). The structure is 'die Entbindung von etwas (Dativ)' (release from something in the dative).
EXAMPLE
Er bat um die Entbindung von seinen Aufgaben als Projektleiter.
He requested release from his duties as project manager.
Register
In the meaning 'Geburt' (birth), 'Entbindung' (delivery) is a medical and formal term. It is often found in hospitals, at doctors' offices, or in official documents.
EXAMPLE
Der voraussichtliche Termin für die Entbindung ist der 15. Mai.
The expected date of delivery is May 15.
Register
As 'Befreiung von einer Pflicht' (release from a duty), 'Entbindung' (release) is a term from legal and administrative language. It sounds very formal and is used mainly in written or official contexts.
EXAMPLE
Für die Aussage vor Gericht ist eine Entbindung von der ärztlichen Schweigepflicht notwendig.
For testimony in court, a release from medical confidentiality is necessary.
Compare with
Entbindung vs Geburt
birth
Both words refer to the process in which a child is born. „Geburt“ is the general and neutral term for the event, while „Entbindung“ is the technical, more formal term for the medically supervised process. In conversation, „Geburt“ is usually the better choice; „Entbindung“ is also common in medical settings.
Entbindung
Nach der Entbindung ihres Kindes blieb die Familie noch einige Tage im Krankenhaus.
After the delivery of their child, the family stayed in the hospital for a few more days.
Geburt
Nach der Geburt ihres Kindes blieb die Familie noch einige Tage im Krankenhaus.
After the birth of their child, the family stayed in the hospital for a few more days.
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