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heilend
healing
Having an effect or quality that contributes to recovery from an illness or injury.
example
Die Kräuter in diesem Tee sollen eine heilende Wirkung haben.
The herbs in this tea are said to have a healing effect.
heilend
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Word family
The word 'heilend' (healing) is the present participle of the verb 'heilen' (to heal). It belongs to a word family with the verb 'heilen' (to make healthy) and the noun 'die Heilung' (healing, the process of becoming healthy).
EXAMPLE
Die Ärzte hoffen auf eine schnelle Heilung.
The doctors are hoping for a quick recovery.
Typical collocation
A very common combination is 'eine heilende Wirkung haben' (to have a healing effect). This expression can be used for both physical and emotional healing.
EXAMPLE
Man sagt, dass diese Quelle eine heilende Wirkung hat.
People say that this spring has a healing effect.
Context clue
You can tell from the context whether the literal or figurative meaning is intended. Words like 'Kräuter' (herbs), 'Salbe' (ointment), or 'Medizin' (medicine) point to physical healing. Words like 'Gespräch' (conversation), 'Musik' (music), or 'Zeit' (time) point to emotional healing.
EXAMPLE
Für ihn hatte die Musik eine fast heilende Kraft.
For him, music had an almost healing power.
Compare with
heilend vs schädlich
harmful
'schädlich' and 'heilend' are opposites when it comes to their effect on the body or soul. 'schädlich' describes something that causes harm or makes a situation worse. 'heilend' describes something that helps with recovery or is emotionally good for someone. In a medical context, 'heilend' fits treatments, ointments, or rest. In a figurative sense, a conversation or time can also have a healing effect.
heilend
Die Salbe hat eine heilende Wirkung auf die kleine Wunde.
The ointment has a healing effect on the small wound.
schädlich
Rauchen ist besonders schädlich für die Lunge.
Smoking is especially harmful to the lungs.
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