noun

die Reha, -s

rehab · rehabilitation

The German word "Reha" is an abbreviation of "Rehabilitation".

Rehabilitation refers to the process of restoring someone's health, abilities, or normal life after illness, injury, or addiction.

Similar words/concepts include:

Difference:

Reha specifically emphasizes a structured rehab process aimed at regaining functions or improving health through medical and therapeutic means.
Genesung is a more general term for recovering from illness without implying ongoing therapy.
Therapie refers to the treatment itself, not necessarily the entire rehabilitation process.
Kur often implies a period of health treatment often at a spa or health resort, sometimes with a preventive or restorative focus.

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Anna geht nach der Operation in die Reha.noun

Anna goes to rehab after the operation.

Die Reha hat ihm neuen Mut gegeben.noun

The rehabilitation gave him renewed courage.

Während der Reha lernt sie wieder laufen.noun

During rehab, she is learning to walk again.

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