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sich erholen
relax oneself · recover
Nach Anstrengung, Krankheit oder Stress wieder Kraft bekommen und sich besser fühlen.
The German phrase "sich erholen" is a reflexive verb meaning "to recover" or "to recuperate".
- It consists of:
- sich (reflexive pronoun, indicating the action is done to oneself)
- erholen (from "holen" = "to fetch" + prefix "er-", here meaning "to regain")
It generally refers to recovering from fatigue, stress, illness, or setbacks.
Similar words:
- sich ausruhen (to rest)
- genesen (to recuperate, recover medically)
- wieder Kraft schöpfen (to regain strength)
Differences:
- sich erholen emphasizes the overall process of recovery or improvement after strain.
- sich ausruhen focuses more on the act of resting.
- genesen is specifically used for recovery from illness.
- wieder Kraft schöpfen highlights regaining energy or strength explicitly.
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Examples
Am Wochenende möchte ich mich erholen.other
At the weekend I want to relax.
Nach der Krankheit muss sie sich erholen.other
After the illness, she needs to recover.
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