genesen
Translation
to recover, to recuperate, to heal
Examples
Er ist von der Krankheit genesen.
He has recovered from the illness.
Sie muss erst vollständig genesen.
She must first recover completely.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) to recover from sth. He has recovered from the illness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich erholen, gesund werden; Antonyms: erkranken
Etymology
From Old High German 'ginesan' (to be saved, to survive).
Memory Tips
Think of your 'genes' helping you to 'genesen' (recover) from an illness.