retten/ˈʁɛtn̩/to save; to rescue; to salvage
retten is a German verb that means to save, to rescue, or to salvage. It is pronounced /ˈʁɛtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "rettete" and the past participle is "gerettet".
Definitions
1.to save someone or something from danger, harm, or death(to save from danger)
a.to bring someone to safety from a dangerous situation
Die Feuerwehr konnte das Kind aus dem brennenden Haus retten.—The fire brigade was able to save the child from the burning house.
2.to liberate or free from a hopeless or threatening situation(to rescue)
a.to rescue someone from a critical situation
Er wurde in letzter Minute gerettet.—He was rescued at the last minute.
3.to save something from being lost or destroyed(to salvage)
a.to salvage an object or possession
Die Mannschaft versuchte, das Schiff zu retten.—The crew tried to salvage the ship.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | retten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | rette |
| Present (du) | rettest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | rettet |
| Preterite (ich) | rettete |
| Participle II | gerettet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | rettete |
| Imperative (singular) | rette |
| Imperative (plural) | rettet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "retten" mean in English?
- "retten" means to save, to rescue, or to salvage. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "retten"?
- "retten" is pronounced /ˈʁɛtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "retten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "retten" is "gerettet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "retten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "retten" becomes "rettete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "retten"?
- "retten" is a verb in German.
