die Heilkraft
healing power
The ability of a substance, plant, or treatment to cure illnesses or relieve symptoms.
EXAMPLE
Die Heilkraft dieser Pflanze ist seit Jahrhunderten bekannt.
The healing power of this plant has been known for centuries.
die Heilkraft
healing power
die Heilkraft, die Heilkräfte
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Heilkraft, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Heilkräfte |
| genitive | der Heilkraft |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Heilkraft | die Heilkräfte |
| accusative | die Heilkraft | die Heilkräfte |
| dative | der Heilkraft | den Heilkräften |
| genitive | der Heilkraft | der Heilkräfte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Heilkraft' is made up of 'Heil' (healing) and 'Kraft' (power). It therefore refers to a power or effect that can contribute to healing.
EXAMPLE
Viele Menschen interessieren sich für die Heilkraft einheimischer Kräuter.
Many people are interested in the healing power of native herbs.
Typical collocations
'Heilkraft' is often used with plants, herbs, or a treatment. Typical collocations include 'die Heilkraft einer Pflanze' (the healing power of a plant), 'einer Pflanze Heilkraft zuschreiben' (to attribute healing power to a plant), and 'die Heilkraft nutzen' (to use the healing power).
EXAMPLE
Der Forscher untersucht die Heilkraft verschiedener Heilpflanzen.
The researcher is studying the healing power of various medicinal plants.
Typical context
'Heilkraft' is especially common in texts about medicinal plants, naturopathy, and traditional applications. The word often describes an effect attributed to a plant or treatment.
EXAMPLE
In dem Buch wird die Heilkraft der Wurzel ausführlich beschrieben.
The book describes the healing power of the root in detail.
In real life
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