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healer
A person who heals illnesses or suffering, often using alternative, naturopathic, or spiritual methods. The term is frequently used for people without formal medical training.
Viele Menschen suchten den alten Heiler im Dorf auf, weil sie seinen Kräutern vertrauten.
Many people went to see the old healer in the village because they trusted his herbs.
The word 'Heiler' (healer) is derived directly from the verb 'heilen' (to heal). The ending '-er' refers to a person who performs the activity of healing.
Er hat die Fähigkeit zu heilen.
He has the ability to heal.
Common verbs used with 'Heiler' (healer) are 'einen Heiler aufsuchen' (to consult a healer), 'zu einem Heiler gehen' (to go to a healer), or 'einem Heiler vertrauen' (to trust a healer).
Nachdem die Ärzte nicht helfen konnten, suchte sie einen Heiler auf.
After the doctors couldn't help, she consulted a healer.
The term 'Heiler' (healer) is mostly used for people who use alternative or spiritual healing methods and do not have formal medical training. It is often distinguished from an 'Arzt' (doctor).
Der Schamane des Stammes galt als mächtiger Heiler.
The tribe's shaman was considered a powerful healer.
alternative practitioner
Heilpraktiker and Heiler may both use alternative methods to treat illnesses or suffering. In Germany, a Heilpraktiker practices medicine professionally with state permission. Heiler is a more general term that is also often used for people without formal medical training.
Der Heiler behandelt die Menschen im Dorf mit traditionellen und spirituellen Methoden.
The healer treats the people in the village using traditional and spiritual methods.
Der Heilpraktiker behandelt seine Patienten beruflich mit staatlicher Erlaubnis und naturheilkundlichen Methoden.
The alternative practitioner treats his patients professionally with state permission and naturopathic methods.
