erlösen/ɛɐ̯ˈløːzn̩/to redeem; to rescue; to release
erlösen is a German verb that means to redeem, to rescue, or to release. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈløːzn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erlöste" and the past participle is "erlöst".
Definitions
1.to redeem; to save from sin, suffering or hardship(religion; figurative)
a.to redeem or save (spiritually or metaphorically)
Er glaubt, dass seine Seele durch den Glauben erlöst wird.—He believes that his soul will be redeemed through faith.
2.to release (someone) from pain, misery or captivity(free from pain; general)
a.to end someone's suffering
Der Tierarzt musste den Hund von seinen Leiden erlösen.—The vet had to release the dog from its suffering.
3.to rescue; to liberate someone from a difficult situation(freeing; general)
a.to extricate or free someone
Die Feuerwehr konnte die Eingeschlossenen schließlich erlösen.—The fire brigade was finally able to rescue those trapped.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erlösen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erlöse |
| Present (du) | erlöst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erlöst |
| Preterite (ich) | erlöste |
| Participle II | erlöst |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erlöste |
| Imperative (singular) | erlös |
| Imperative (plural) | erlöst |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erlösen" mean in English?
- "erlösen" means to redeem, to rescue, or to release. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erlösen"?
- "erlösen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈløːzn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erlösen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erlösen" is "erlöst", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erlösen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erlösen" becomes "erlöste" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erlösen"?
- "erlösen" is a verb in German.
