das Heil
Translation
salvation, well-being, cure, healing
Examples
Er fand sein Heil im Glauben.
He found his salvation in faith.
Wir wünschen dir Glück und Heil.
We wish you luck and well-being.
Die Zeit bringt Heilung und Heil.
Time brings healing and cure.
Grammar Patterns
to seek/find one's salvation ((in sth.)) He found his salvation in faith.
Similar Words
Synonyms: salvation (die Erlösung), well-being (das Wohl); Antonyms: disaster (das Unheil)
Etymology
From Old High German 'heil' (health, happiness), related to English 'heal' and 'whole'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Heil' as the state of being 'healed' or 'whole', which leads to salvation and well-being.