die Kur
Translation
cure, treatment, spa treatment
Examples
Der Arzt hat ihr eine Kur verschrieben.
The doctor prescribed her a course of treatment.
Sie macht eine Kur am Meer.
She is taking a cure at the seaside.
Nach der Operation braucht er eine Kur.
After the operation, he needs a course of treatment.
Grammar Patterns
((eine Kur)) machen to take a cure He is taking a cure in the mountains.
((j-m)) ((eine Kur)) verschreiben to prescribe a cure for ((sb.)) The doctor prescribes a cure for the patient.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Behandlung (treatment), Therapie (therapy); Antonyms: none
Etymology
From Latin 'cura' (care, concern), related to the English word 'cure'.
Memory Tips
Think of taking a 'cure' at a spa town, which in German is a 'Kurort'.