redemption / relief
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relief
Freedom from a great burden, worry, pain, or a very unpleasant situation, experienced as a great sense of relief.
Das Ende der langen und schwierigen Prüfung war für alle eine Erlösung.
The end of the long and difficult exam was a relief for everyone.
redemption
In a religious, especially Christian context, the saving of the soul from sin and death through a divine act.
Viele Gläubige hoffen auf die Erlösung im Jenseits.
Many believers hope for redemption in the afterlife.
redemption
In finance, the repayment of a debt or the redemption of a security such as a bond.
Die Erlösung der Staatsanleihe erfolgt nach zehn Jahren zum vollen Nennwert.
The redemption of the government bond takes place after ten years at full face value.
'Die Erlösung' (redemption / relief) is a noun derived from the verb 'erlösen' (to redeem / to relieve). The ending '-ung' is a typical way to form feminine nouns from verbs that describe an action or a state.
Er sehnte sich nach der Erlösung von seinen Schmerzen.
He longed for relief from his pain.
The meaning of 'Erlösung' (redemption / relief) depends strongly on the context. In everyday life, it is about being freed from stress or worries. In the church, people speak of the redemption of the soul. In business, it refers to the repayment of debts.
Der Schlusspfiff war eine Erlösung für die Mannschaft.
The final whistle was a relief for the team.
In everyday usage, 'Erlösung' (relief) is often used to describe the end of an unpleasant situation. Typical phrases are 'eine wahre Erlösung sein' (to be a real relief) or 'die Erlösung kam endlich' (relief finally came).
Nach stundenlangem Warten war die Nachricht eine wahre Erlösung.
After hours of waiting, the news was a real relief.
The meaning 'repayment of a debt' is technical language from finance and banking. It is not used in normal everyday life.
Der Prospekt enthält alle Informationen zur Erlösung des Wertpapiers.
The prospectus contains all information about the redemption of the security.
rescue
Rettung refers to being freed from a specific danger or emergency. Erlösung, on the other hand, refers to the liberating end of a great burden, pain, or very unpleasant situation and emphasizes the intense relief it brings. Rettung is appropriate in an immediate danger, while Erlösung is more suitable for prolonged suffering.
Das Ende der monatelangen Schmerzen war für den Mann eine große Erlösung.
The end of the man’s months of pain was a great relief to him.
Die schnelle Rettung aus dem brennenden Haus bewahrte den Mann vor schweren Verletzungen.
The quick rescue from the burning house saved the man from serious injuries.
