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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.
doctor
'der Arzt' and 'der Heiler' both have to do with health and healing. A doctor has medical training and is allowed to examine, diagnose, and treat illnesses. 'Heiler' is used more for people who want to help using alternative, natural, or spiritual methods. This person often has no official medical training. There is a risk of confusion because both can help sick people. When it is about normal medical treatment, a practice, or a hospital, 'Arzt' is the right word. 'Heiler' fits more in alternative or spiritual contexts.
Meine Nachbarin besucht einen Heiler, weil sie auch alternative Methoden ausprobieren möchte.
My neighbor visits a healer because she also wants to try alternative methods.
Nach dem Unfall hat der Arzt mein Bein untersucht.
After the accident, the doctor examined my leg.