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messiah
In the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam), the expected savior or bringer of salvation sent by God. In Christianity, Jesus Christ is understood to be the Messiah.
Die Christen glauben, dass Jesus der Messias ist, der die Menschheit von ihren Sünden erlöst hat.
Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah who redeemed humanity from its sins.
messiah
In a figurative sense, a person who is expected to solve all problems or bring about a fundamental positive change.
Der neue Trainer wird von den Fans wie ein Messias gefeiert, der den Verein vor dem Abstieg retten soll.
The new coach is celebrated by the fans like a messiah who is supposed to save the club from relegation.
The word comes from Hebrew and means 'der Gesalbte' (the anointed one). It has central significance in the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam), where it refers to a savior figure sent by God.
Im Judentum wird die Ankunft des Messias noch erwartet.
In Judaism, the arrival of the Messiah is still expected.
You can recognize the figurative meaning from the fact that the word refers to secular people, for example politicians, athletes, or managers. It often carries a certain irony or exaggeration.
Der neue Stürmer wird von den Fans als der Messias gefeiert, der den Verein zum Titel schießen soll.
The new striker is celebrated by the fans as the messiah who is supposed to shoot the club to the title.
In the figurative meaning, 'Messias' (messiah) is often used in fixed phrases: someone is 'als Messias gefeiert' (celebrated as a messiah), people 'wartet auf einen Messias' (wait for a messiah), or someone 'spielt sich als Messias auf' (acts as if they were a messiah).
Manche Leute warten auf einen politischen Messias, der alle Probleme des Landes löst.
Some people are waiting for a political messiah who will solve all the country's problems.
rescuer / savior
Der Retter and der Messias can both refer to a person from whom people expect a solution to a serious crisis. Der Retter presents this help more neutrally, while der Messias usually expresses exaggerated or almost religious expectations. Use der Retter for the hoped-for help and der Messias for particularly high expectations.
Viele Fans sehen den neuen Trainer schon als Messias des Vereins.
Many fans already see the new coach as the club's messiah.
Viele Fans sehen den neuen Trainer als Retter des Vereins.
Many fans see the new coach as the club's savior.
