gut|tun
Translation
to do good, to be good for
Examples
Ein warmes Bad tut mir gut.
A warm bath does me good.
Schlaf würde dir jetzt guttun.
Sleep would do you good now.
Grammar Patterns
to do ((sb.dat)) good A vacation would do you good.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wohltun, förderlich sein; Antonyms: schaden, wehtun
Etymology
Composed of 'gut' (good) and 'tun' (to do). Literally 'to do good'.
Memory Tips
Think of the opposite, 'wehtun' (to hurt). 'guttun' does good, 'wehtun' does pain. It always takes a dative object: something does good *to someone*.