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relief
The reduction or easing of pain, suffering, worries, or other negative conditions.
Die kalte Kompresse verschaffte ihm eine sofortige Linderung der Schwellung.
The cold compress gave him immediate relief from the swelling.
'Linderung' (relief) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'lindern' (to relieve, to ease, to make something more bearable). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action.
Die Salbe soll die Schmerzen lindern.
The ointment is supposed to relieve the pain.
The word is often used with verbs that express bringing about or experiencing relief. Typical combinations are 'Linderung verschaffen' (to provide relief), 'Linderung bringen' (to bring relief), or 'Linderung erfahren' (to experience relief).
Die Medikamente brachten endlich die erhoffte Linderung.
The medication finally brought the hoped-for relief.
To say what is being eased, German usually uses the genitive. Alternatively, you can also use the preposition 'von' with the dative.
Der Arzt sprach über die Linderung der Symptome.
The doctor talked about the relief of the symptoms.
relief
Both words can express that a negative condition becomes less burdensome. Linderung (relief) mainly refers to the easing of pain or discomfort; Erleichterung can also be the personal feeling after fear or a burden has ended. Choose Linderung for the discomfort and Erleichterung for the feeling of release.
Das Medikament brachte ihr eine deutliche Linderung der Kopfschmerzen.
The medication brought her significant relief from her headache.
Nach der Untersuchung fühlte sie große Erleichterung, weil ihre Angst verschwunden war.
After the examination, she felt great relief because her fear had disappeared.
