Dutch Word of the Day
herstellen
her-STEL-len • verb — 17th of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: to recover or get better after illness, injury, or a setback
Examples
- Na de griep duurt het even voordat hij herstelt.
(After the flu, it takes a while before he recovers.) - Ze herstelt langzaam van haar blessure.
(She is slowly recovering from her injury.) - Na een moeilijke periode wil hij eerst herstellen.
(After a difficult period, he wants to recover first.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Tegenwoordige Tijd | Verleden Tijd |
|---|---|---|
| ik | herstel | herstelde |
| jij/je | herstelt | herstelde |
| hij/zij/het | herstelt | herstelde |
| wij/we | herstellen | herstelden |
| jullie | herstellen | herstelden |
| zij/ze | herstellen | herstelden |
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Antonyms
- zieker worden
- achteruitgaan
This verb is commonly used for health and recovery, but it can also be used more broadly for getting back to normal after a problem or setback.
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