NOUN

Erleichterung/ɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯çtəʁʊŋ/relief; alleviation; ease

Erleichterung is a German noun that means relief, alleviation, or ease. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯çtəʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Erleichterungen".

Definitions

1.a feeling of relief when a burden or worry is removed(emotion)

a.the state of feeling less worried or troubled

Nach der Prüfung verspürte sie große Erleichterung.After the exam she felt great relief.

2.the act of facilitating or making something easier(action/process)

a.measure or action that makes a process less difficult

Die neue Regelung bringt eine erhebliche Erleichterung für Pendler.The new regulation brings considerable ease for commuters.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Erleichterungdie Erleichterungen
Genitiveder Erleichterungder Erleichterungen
Dativeder Erleichterungden Erleichterungen
Accusativedie Erleichterungdie Erleichterungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Erleichterung" mean in English?
"Erleichterung" means relief, alleviation, or ease. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Erleichterung"?
"Erleichterung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯çtəʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Erleichterung" der, die, or das?
"Erleichterung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Erleichterung"?
The plural of "Erleichterung" is "Erleichterungen".
What part of speech is "Erleichterung"?
"Erleichterung" is a noun in German.

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