NOUN

Erholung/ɛɐ̯ˈhoːlʊŋ/recovery; recreation; relaxation

Erholung is a German noun that means recovery, recreation, or relaxation. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈhoːlʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die".

Definitions

1.the process of recovering strength or health after exertion or illness(health, well-being)

a.return to health or strength

Nach der Operation braucht er viel Erholung.After the operation, he needs a lot of recovery.

2.rest or relaxation, especially for recreation(leisure, free time)

a.relaxation during free time

Im Urlaub findet sie Erholung am Meer.On vacation she finds relaxation by the sea.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Erholung
Genitiveder Erholung
Dativeder Erholung
Accusativedie Erholung

Frequently asked questions

What does "Erholung" mean in English?
"Erholung" means recovery, recreation, or relaxation. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Erholung"?
"Erholung" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈhoːlʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Erholung" der, die, or das?
"Erholung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What part of speech is "Erholung"?
"Erholung" is a noun in German.

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