Entlastung/ɛntˈlastʊŋ/relief; alleviation; unburdening
Entlastung is a German noun that means relief, alleviation, or unburdening. It is pronounced /ɛntˈlastʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Entlastungen".
Definitions
1.the process of relieving someone or something from a burden, responsibility, or load(general)
a.the reduction of workload or stress
Die neue Kollegin bringt Entlastung für das Team.—The new colleague provides relief for the team.
2.the alleviation of physical symptoms or strain(medicine)
a.therapeutic removal of strain or pressure
Physiotherapie dient zur Entlastung der Wirbelsäule.—Physiotherapy serves to relieve the spine.
3.official exoneration from responsibility, especially in accounting or legal matters(finance/legal)
a.being formally freed from liability
Der Vorstand erhielt die Entlastung durch die Mitglieder.—The board was exonerated by the members.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Entlastung | die Entlastungen |
| Genitive | der Entlastung | der Entlastungen |
| Dative | der Entlastung | den Entlastungen |
| Accusative | die Entlastung | die Entlastungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Entlastung" mean in English?
- "Entlastung" means relief, alleviation, or unburdening. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Entlastung"?
- "Entlastung" is pronounced /ɛntˈlastʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Entlastung" der, die, or das?
- "Entlastung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Entlastung"?
- The plural of "Entlastung" is "Entlastungen".
- What part of speech is "Entlastung"?
- "Entlastung" is a noun in German.
