regeneration / recovery
die Regeneration, die Regenerationen
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regeneration / recovery
The restoration or renewal of injured body tissue, or also the recovery of mental and physical strength.
Nach dem anstrengenden Wettkampf ist eine Phase der Regeneration für die Sportler unerlässlich.
After the strenuous competition, a period of recovery is essential for the athletes.
regeneration / restoration
The technical or ecological process by which something, e.g. a filter, a battery, or an ecosystem, is returned to its original, functional state.
Die Regeneration des Partikelfilters im Auto startet automatisch alle paar hundert Kilometer.
The regeneration of the particulate filter in the car starts automatically every few hundred kilometers.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Regenerationen |
| genitive | der Regeneration |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Regeneration | die Regenerationen |
| accusative | die Regeneration | die Regenerationen |
| dative | der Regeneration | den Regenerationen |
| genitive | der Regeneration | der Regenerationen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The noun 'Regeneration' (regeneration/recovery) is derived directly from the verb 'regenerieren' (to regenerate). The ending '-ation' often refers to a process or a result, which here emphasizes the meaning of a 'restoration process'.
Die Fähigkeit, sich zu regenerieren, ist bei manchen Tierarten erstaunlich.
The ability to regenerate is astonishing in some animal species.
'Regeneration' (regeneration/recovery) is a word used mainly in formal, scientific, or technical contexts. It sounds more elevated and precise.
Der Fachartikel beschreibt die Regeneration von Nervenzellen.
The specialist article describes the regeneration of nerve cells.
In biological or sports contexts, 'Regeneration' (regeneration/recovery) is often combined with verbs such as 'fördern' (to promote), 'brauchen' (to need), or 'unterstützen' (to support). It frequently refers to the body, the muscles, or the skin.
Ausreichend Schlaf fördert die Regeneration des Körpers.
Sufficient sleep promotes the body's recovery.
You can recognize this technical meaning from the context. When it is about devices, machines, chemistry, or ecology, e.g. filters, batteries, or forests, this process of restoration is meant.
Die Regeneration des Wassers im Pool erfolgt durch eine Filteranlage.
The regeneration of the water in the pool is carried out by a filter system.
recovery / rest
Erholung generally refers to regaining physical or mental strength through rest. Regeneration can mean the same thing, but it places more emphasis on the body's restoration and renewal. Erholung is often more suitable in everyday situations; Regeneration is more precise when referring to the body's rebuilding process.
Nach dem Marathon braucht der Körper ausreichend Zeit zur Regeneration.
After the marathon, the body needs sufficient time to regenerate.
Nach dem Marathon brauche ich einen ruhigen Tag zur Erholung.
After the marathon, I need a quiet day to recover.
