German Word · Intermediate
retten
to save, to rescue
Pronunciation: /ˈʁɛtn̩/
Meaning
to save, to rescue
Example
Diese Katze war ein Streuner, der aus einem Tierheim gerettet wurde.
This cat was a stray that was rescued from an animal shelter.
Practice tips
- Practice retten out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.