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erholen

English translation of erholen

to recuperate

The German word 'erholen' is used to express the act of recovering from an illness, exhaustion, or stress. It can also be used to describe the process of regaining strength or energy. This word is often used in the context of taking a break or vacation to 'erholen' oneself. It's important to note that 'erholen' is a reflexive verb, meaning it is used with a reflexive pronoun that corresponds to the subject of the sentence.


Example sentences using: erholen

Ich muss mich erholen.

English translation of Ich muss mich erholen.

I have to recover.

This example phrase translates to 'I have to recover.' It is commonly used when someone is feeling tired or unwell and needs some time to rest and get better. The verb 'erholen' here is used reflexively (mich erholen) to mean 'recover' or 'get better.'

Er hofft, sich beim Urlaub zu erholen.

English translation of Er hofft, sich beim Urlaub zu erholen.

He hopes to recover during the holiday.

This phrase translates to 'He hopes to recover during the holiday.' It is often used when referring to someone who looks forward to unwinding and relaxing during their vacation to regain their energy or health. Here, 'erholen' is also used reflexively (sich erholen), meaning 'recover' or 'get better.'

Sie brauchen Zeit, um sich zu erholen.

English translation of Sie brauchen Zeit, um sich zu erholen.

They need time to recover.

The German sentence 'Sie brauchen Zeit, um sich zu erholen.' translates to 'They need time to recover.' It is generally used when referring to a group of people who need a pause, either due to tiredness, or perhaps due to a situation that has been emotionally draining. In this context, 'erholen' is used reflexively (sich erholen) to mean 'recover.'

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