heilsam
healing
Serving health and contributing to the healing or improvement of an illness.
EXAMPLE
Die heilsame Wirkung dieser Pflanze ist seit Jahrhunderten bekannt.
The healing effects of this plant have been known for centuries.
heilsam
healing / beneficial
heilsam – heilsamer – am heilsamsten
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Meanings
heilsam
beneficial
Favorable and beneficial for a person or situation, especially because it helps something to be recognized or changed for the better.
EXAMPLE
Die offene Kritik war für ihn heilsam und half ihm, sein Verhalten zu ändern.
The open criticism was beneficial for him and helped him change his behavior.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry heilsam, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | heilsam |
|---|---|
| comparative | heilsamer |
| superlative | am heilsamsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to heilsam.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Heilsam' (healing / beneficial) is made up of 'heil' (whole / healthy) and the ending '-sam'. The ending indicates a property or effect; 'heilsam' therefore describes something that can promote healing or have a positive effect.
EXAMPLE
Ein heilsames Bad kann verspannte Muskeln entspannen.
A healing bath can relax tense muscles.
Typical collocations
When referring to health, 'heilsam' (healing) is often used with words such as 'Wirkung' (effect), 'Kräuter' (herbs), 'Behandlung' (treatment), or 'Ruhe' (rest). It describes a specific effect on the body or on health.
EXAMPLE
Die heilsamen Kräuter wurden nach einem alten Rezept verarbeitet.
The healing herbs were prepared according to an old recipe.
Context clue
When referring to criticism, experiences, insights, or changes in behavior, 'heilsam' (beneficial) is usually meant figuratively. When referring to plants, illnesses, ailments, or physical recovery, it relates to health instead.
EXAMPLE
Die Wahlniederlage war für die Partei eine heilsame Lehre.
The election defeat was a salutary lesson for the party.
Nach der Niederlage machte er eine heilsame Erfahrung.
After the defeat, he had a beneficial experience.
In real life
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