Examples of using "Erlösen" in a sentence and their english translations:
Tom shot the injured horse to put it out of its misery.
Many consider euthanasia a way to relieve a patient's suffering.
Someone should put that dog out of its misery.
All talking had ceased. Everyone without exception was staring at the last piece of chocolate on the plate. Although everyone wanted it, no one dared take it, lest they be judged impolite. At last the tension became unbearable, and Tom leant forward with a sigh. "We'll just put it out of its misery, then," he said, popping it in his mouth.