relief / discharge
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relief
The reduction of a burden, pressure, or strain. It can refer to work, finances, worries, or physical effort.
Die Einstellung eines neuen Mitarbeiters bedeutet eine große Entlastung für das ganze Team.
Hiring a new employee means great relief for the whole team.
The word is derived from the verb 'entlasten' (to relieve). The prefix 'ent-' means 'to take away', and 'Last' is a burden. So 'Entlastung' (relief) is literally the 'taking away of a burden'.
Die neue Software sorgt für eine spürbare Entlastung im Arbeitsalltag.
The new software provides noticeable relief in everyday work.
In the general sense, 'Entlastung' (relief) is often combined with verbs like 'schaffen' (to create), 'bringen' (to bring), or 'sorgen für' (to provide for). For example, people speak of 'finanzieller Entlastung' (financial relief) or 'emotionaler Entlastung' (emotional relief).
Das Gespräch mit meiner Freundin war eine große emotionale Entlastung für mich.
The conversation with my friend was a great emotional relief for me.
The formal, legal meaning can be recognized from the context. Words like 'Vorstand' (board of directors), 'Aufsichtsrat' (supervisory board), 'erteilen' (to grant), or 'verweigern' (to refuse) clearly point to this technical usage.
Die Mitgliederversammlung hat dem Vorstand die Entlastung erteilt.
The members' meeting granted the board discharge.
burden / load
'Last' and 'Entlastung' are clear opposites. A 'Last' is something heavy or oppressive, for example weight, worries, work, or costs. 'Entlastung' means that this burden becomes smaller or that someone is under less pressure. The contrast works physically, emotionally, at work, and with money. You can remember it like this: the Last is the problem; the Entlastung makes it easier.
Eine zusätzliche Kollegin ist für das Team eine große Entlastung.
An additional colleague is a great relief for the team.
Lea spürte die Last der vielen Aufgaben schon am Wochenende.
Lea already felt the burden of the many tasks over the weekend.