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refreshment
The state of feeling fresh and revived again after heat, exertion, or tiredness, or the action that brings this about.
Nach der langen Wanderung war das Bad im kühlen See eine willkommene Erfrischung.
After the long hike, swimming in the cool lake was a welcome refreshment.
refreshment
Something that refreshes, especially a cool drink or a small snack.
In der Pause wurden Kaffee und kleine Erfrischungen gereicht.
During the break, coffee and small refreshments were served.
The noun 'Erfrischung' (refreshment) is derived from the verb 'erfrischen' (to refresh). It contains the adjective 'frisch' (fresh). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun that describes both the action and its result.
Eine Dusche nach dem Sport erfrischt mich immer.
A shower after exercise always refreshes me.
When drinks or small snacks are being discussed, 'Erfrischung' (refreshment) is very often used in the plural. The singular tends to refer more to the feeling of freshness.
In der Pause gab es Kaffee und Erfrischungen.
During the break, there was coffee and refreshments.
When 'Erfrischung' (refreshment) describes the feeling, it is often combined with verbs such as 'suchen' (to look for), 'finden' (to find), or 'bieten' (to offer/provide). Adjectives such as 'willkommen' (welcome), 'kühlend' (cooling), or 'angenehm' (pleasant) are also typical.
An heißen Tagen suchen viele Menschen eine Erfrischung im Schwimmbad.
On hot days, many people look for refreshment at the swimming pool.
When 'Erfrischungen' (refreshments) means drinks or snacks, it is often used with verbs such as 'anbieten' (to offer), 'reichen' (to serve/hand around), 'servieren' (to serve), or 'zu sich nehmen' (to have/consume).
Der Gastgeber bat die Gäste, sich Erfrischungen zu nehmen.
The host invited the guests to help themselves to refreshments.
recovery / rest
Erholung means regaining strength through rest after exertion. Erfrischung refers more to the immediate feeling of being fresh and revived again, for example through coolness. After prolonged exertion, you need Erholung; a refreshment helps with heat or brief tiredness.
Nach der heißen Wanderung sorgt eine kühle Dusche für Erfrischung.
After the hot hike, a cool shower provides refreshment.
Nach der langen Wanderung brauche ich einen freien Abend zur Erholung.
After the long hike, I need an evening off to recover.
