NOUN

Erlösung/ɛɐ̯ˈløːzʊŋ/redemption; salvation; release

Erlösung is a German noun that means redemption, salvation, or release. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈløːzʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Erlösungen".

Definitions

1.the act of being saved from sin, suffering, or evil; redemption(religion/philosophy)

a.spiritual or religious salvation

Viele Gläubige hoffen auf die Erlösung nach dem Tod.Many believers hope for salvation after death.

2.liberation from suffering, pain, or a difficult situation; release(general)

a.relief or deliverance from a burden

Der Tod brachte ihm die ersehnte Erlösung von seinen Schmerzen.Death brought him the longed-for release from his pain.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Erlösungdie Erlösungen
Genitiveder Erlösungder Erlösungen
Dativeder Erlösungden Erlösungen
Accusativedie Erlösungdie Erlösungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Erlösung" mean in English?
"Erlösung" means redemption, salvation, or release. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Erlösung"?
"Erlösung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈløːzʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Erlösung" der, die, or das?
"Erlösung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Erlösung"?
The plural of "Erlösung" is "Erlösungen".
What part of speech is "Erlösung"?
"Erlösung" is a noun in German.

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