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.
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Meanings
heilend
healing
In a figurative sense, providing comfort or easing emotional distress.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Streit hatte das offene Gespräch eine heilende Wirkung auf ihre Freundschaft.
After the argument, the open conversation had a healing effect on their friendship.
Usage tips
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 therapeutisch
therapeutic
Therapeutisch and heilend can both describe a treatment or effect with a positive impact. Therapeutisch generally refers to something used for treatment, even if it mainly relieves symptoms; heilend places greater emphasis on contributing to recovery. Choose therapeutisch for the purpose of treatment and heilend for the expected effect.
heilend
Die heilende Behandlung soll seine Verletzung so unterstützen, dass er bald wieder laufen kann.
The healing treatment is intended to support his injury so that he can walk again soon.
therapeutisch
Die therapeutische Behandlung soll seine Schmerzen lindern und ihm den Alltag erleichtern.
The therapeutic treatment is intended to relieve his pain and make everyday life easier for him.
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