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herstellen vs genezen.doc

herstellen vs genezen

Dutch word comparison


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herstellengenezen
her-STEL-len
verb
[gəˈneː.zə(n)]
verb
to recover or get better after illness, injury, or a setbackto heal; to recover from an illness or injury
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How they differ

"Genezen" focuses on the healing process and is most naturally used for illnesses, wounds, or medical conditions. "Herstellen" is broader: it can describe recovery from illness or injury, but also from fatigue, shock, or a setback.

When to use each

When to use herstellen: Use "herstellen" when you want a broader word for recovering physically, mentally, or after a setback.

When to use genezen: Use "genezen" when you specifically mean that a disease, wound, or medical problem is healing or has been cured.

Side-by-side examples

  1. Na de operatie moet hij nog verder herstellen.
    (After the operation, he still needs to recover further.)
  2. De wond geneest langzaam.
    (The wound is healing slowly.)
Register & nuance: "Genezen" is standard and often sounds more medical than "herstellen".

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