Erholen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erholen" is used as verb with the meaning of "recover", "recuperate" or "rest".

Essential properties of "erholen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erholen
Simple past: erholte
Participle: erholt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erholen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To recover (physically/mentally)"

Definition: "To recover physically or mentally after an effort or an illness."
Translation(s): recover, recuperate, rest
Synonym(s): sich ausruhen, sich entspannen, regenerieren
Antonym(s): erschöpfen
Related word(s): Erholung, erholsam

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach der anstrengenden Wanderung musste ich mich erst einmal erholen.After the strenuous hike, I first had to recover.
Sie erholt sich gerade von einer schweren Grippe.She is currently recovering from a severe flu.
Im Urlaub können wir uns endlich vom Alltagsstress erholen.On vacation, we can finally recover from everyday stress.

2.) "To recover (economically), to improve"

Definition: "To recover economically or improve a situation."
Translation(s): recover, improve, rebound
Synonym(s): sich verbessern, sich stabilisieren
Antonym(s): verschlechtern
Related word(s): Erholung, Aufschwung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Wirtschaft beginnt sich langsam von der Krise zu erholen.The economy is slowly beginning to recover from the crisis.
Der Aktienkurs hat sich nach dem Einbruch wieder erholt.The stock price has recovered after the slump.
Das Team konnte sich nach der Niederlage schnell erholen und das nächste Spiel gewinnen.The team was able to quickly recover after the defeat and win the next game.

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