VERB
heilen/ˈhaɪ̯lən/to heal; to cure; to recover
heilen is a German verb that means to heal, to cure, or to recover. It is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯lən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "heilte" and the past participle is "geheilt".
Definitions
1.to restore health; to make healthy again(medicine, injury)
a.to make (a person or animal) healthy again
Die Ärztin konnte den Patienten heilen.—The doctor was able to cure the patient.
b.for wounds or illnesses to heal or recover (intransitive, often with 'von' or 'aus')
Die Wunde heilt nach ein paar Tagen.—The wound heals after a few days.
2.to repair or resolve something negative (like conflict or division)(figuratively)
a.to resolve or make peace in relationships or situations
Nur die Zeit kann diese Wunden heilen.—Only time can heal these wounds.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | heilen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | heile |
| Present (du) | heilst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | heilt |
| Preterite (ich) | heilte |
| Participle II | geheilt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | heilte |
| Imperative (singular) | heile |
| Imperative (plural) | heilt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "heilen" mean in English?
- "heilen" means to heal, to cure, or to recover. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "heilen"?
- "heilen" is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯lən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "heilen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "heilen" is "geheilt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "heilen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "heilen" becomes "heilte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "heilen"?
- "heilen" is a verb in German.
