recovery / rest
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recovery / rest
The process of regenerating body and mind after exertion, illness, or a period of stress, often through rest and leisure activities.
Ein Urlaub am Meer dient der Erholung.
A vacation by the sea is for rest and recovery.
recovery
In an economic context, the improvement of the economy or financial markets after a crisis or downturn.
Experten erwarten eine langsame Erholung der Wirtschaft.
Experts expect a slow recovery of the economy.
'Die Erholung' (recovery / rest) is derived directly from the reflexive verb 'sich erholen' (to recover / to rest). When you recover or rest, you are in the process of 'Erholung' (recovery).
Nach der langen Wanderung muss ich mich erst einmal erholen.
After the long hike, I first need to recover.
The context shows what kind of 'Erholung' (recovery / rest) is meant. If it is about people, vacation, illness, or stress, it refers to personal regeneration. If it is about the economy, stocks, or finances, it refers to economic improvement.
Für seine vollständige Erholung braucht er noch einige Wochen Ruhe.
For his full recovery, he still needs several weeks of rest.
The preposition 'von' (+ dative) is used to specify what someone is recovering from. For example: 'die Erholung von einer Krankheit' (recovery from an illness), 'vom Stress' (from stress), or 'von einem Schock' (from a shock).
Die Erholung von der Operation dauerte mehrere Monate.
Recovery from the operation took several months.
Common phrases are 'zur Erholung fahren' (to go away for rest), 'Erholung suchen/finden' (to seek/find rest), or wishing someone 'gute Erholung!' (enjoy your rest / have a relaxing time), especially before a vacation.
Wir fahren nächstes Wochenende zur Erholung an die See.
We are going to the seaside next weekend for some rest.
In an economic context, 'Erholung' (recovery) is often combined with adjectives like 'langsam' (slow), 'schnell' (fast), 'deutlich' (clear/significant), or 'wirtschaftlich' (economic) to describe the process.
Die Notenbank rechnet mit einer langsamen wirtschaftlichen Erholung.
The central bank expects a slow economic recovery.
quiet / calm
Ruhe and Erholung can both help after physical or mental strain. Here, Ruhe refers to a period without further activity; Erholung is the process by which the body or mind regains strength as a result. In other words, you take Ruhe in order to find Erholung.
Nach der langen Wanderung braucht sie Erholung, damit ihre Kräfte zurückkehren.
After the long hike, she needs recovery so that her strength can return.
Nach der langen Wanderung braucht sie Ruhe und möchte eine Weile nichts tun.
After the long hike, she needs some rest and wants to do nothing for a while.
