VERB
erholen/ɛɐ̯ˈhoːlən/to recover; to recuperate; to relax
erholen is a German verb that means to recover, to recuperate, or to relax. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈhoːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "erholte" and the past participle is "erholt".
Definitions
1.to recover from fatigue or illness; to regain strength(health, after exertion or illness)
a.to become healthy or strong again after a period of illness
Nach der Operation musste sie sich lange erholen.—After the operation, she had to recover for a long time.
2.to relax or rest, especially on holiday(vacation, leisure)
a.to relax and unwind, especially in one's free time or on vacation
Im Urlaub möchte ich mich richtig erholen.—On vacation, I really want to relax.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | erholen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | erhole |
| Present (du) | erholst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | erholt |
| Preterite (ich) | erholte |
| Participle II | erholt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | erholte |
| Imperative (singular) | erhole |
| Imperative (plural) | erholt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "erholen" mean in English?
- "erholen" means to recover, to recuperate, or to relax. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "erholen"?
- "erholen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈhoːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "erholen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "erholen" is "erholt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "erholen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "erholen" becomes "erholte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "erholen"?
- "erholen" is a verb in German.
