herstellen vs verjongen
Dutch word comparison
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| herstellen | verjongen |
|---|---|
her-STEL-len verb | [vərˈjoː.nə(n)] verb |
| to recover or get better after illness, injury, or a setback | to rejuvenate; to become younger or more energetic again |
How they differ
"Verjongen" does not mean general recovery in the same way as "herstellen". It specifically suggests becoming youthful, fresher, or more energetic again, so it is only a fit in figurative contexts rather than ordinary illness recovery.
When to use each
When to use herstellen: Use "herstellen" for ordinary recovery from illness, injury, or a setback.
When to use verjongen: Use "verjongen" only when you mean to become more youthful, refreshed, or energetically renewed.
Side-by-side examples
- Na zijn vakantie kon hij zich weer herstellen.
(After his vacation, he was able to recover again.) - Na de renovatie leek het gebouw te verjongen.
(After the renovation, the building seemed to be rejuvenated.)
Register & nuance: "Verjongen" is more figurative and less common in everyday recovery talk.