die Genesung
recovery
The process of getting healthy again after an illness, injury, or operation.
EXAMPLE
Wir wünschen Ihnen eine schnelle und vollständige Genesung.
We wish you a speedy and complete recovery.
die Genesung
recovery
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Meanings
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Word family
'Genesung' (recovery) is derived from the verb 'genesen' (to recover), which means 'gesund werden' (to get well). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun, which is always feminine (die Genesung).
EXAMPLE
Der Patient ist nach der Operation schnell wieder genesen.
The patient recovered quickly after the operation.
Typical collocations
The word is very often used in fixed expressions. Typical ones are 'gute/schnelle Genesung wünschen' (to wish someone a good/speedy recovery), 'auf dem Weg der Genesung sein' (to be on the road to recovery), and 'die Genesung unterstützen' (to support recovery).
EXAMPLE
Eine gesunde Ernährung kann die Genesung nach einer Krankheit unterstützen.
A healthy diet can support recovery after an illness.
Register and style
'Genesung' (recovery) is a rather formal word that is often found in written language, in hospitals, or on greeting cards. It sounds more formal and medical.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt war mit dem Fortschritt der Genesung sehr zufrieden.
The doctor was very satisfied with the progress of the recovery.
Compare with
Genesung vs Besserung
improvement / recovery
Besserung and Genesung can both describe a positive development after an illness. Besserung only says that the condition is improving, while Genesung emphasizes the process of getting healthy again and does not necessarily guarantee a complete recovery. Besserung is suitable for initial progress, while Genesung is more suitable for the journey back to health.
Genesung
Für ihre Genesung nach der Operation braucht sie noch viel Ruhe.
She still needs plenty of rest to recover from the operation.
Besserung
Nach der Behandlung war eine deutliche Besserung seiner Beschwerden zu erkennen.
After the treatment, there was a noticeable improvement in his symptoms.
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