No. 2,227 in German
erholung
"Erholung" means "recovery" or "rest."
In a sentence
Der Urlaub am Meer brachte ihm die gewünschte Erholung.
The vacation by the sea brought him the desired relaxation.
In this sentence, 'Erholung' is used as a noun to denote the process of recovering or relaxing after a stress or effort.
Nach der langen Krankheit braucht sie viel Erholung.
After the long illness, she needs a lot of recuperation.
Here, 'Erholung' signifies the act of regaining health or strength following a challenging period.
Sport und Freizeitaktivitäten können zur Erholung beitragen.
Sports and leisure activities can contribute to recovery.
In this context, 'Erholung' represents the general concept of recovery or refreshment of body and mind through activities or relaxation.
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