Translation of German word "heilen" to English
heilen
Meaning
VerbTo make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.
How to use
heilen ('to heal / cure / recover') is a weak verb: heilt, heilte, hat geheilt. Can be transitive (der Arzt heilt den Kranken — the doctor cures the sick) or intransitive (die Wunde heilt schnell — the wound heals quickly).
🇬🇧 English
heal
Example
Die Wunde heilt langsam.
The wound heals slowly.
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Common phrases
- Wunden heilen— to heal wounds / injuries
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/heile
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #975 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "heilen"?▼
The German word "heilen" is defined as: "To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure."
What does the German word "heilen" mean?▼
The German word "heilen" means "heal" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "heilen"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Wunde heilt langsam." (which translates as "Example sentence for heilen.").
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