der Kurort
Translation
spa town, health resort, spa
Examples
Baden-Baden ist ein berühmter Kurort.
Baden-Baden is a famous spa town.
Wir fahren zur Erholung in einen Kurort.
We are going to a health resort for recreation.
Grammar Patterns
to go to ((a spa town)) in einen Kurort fahren We are going to a spa town by the sea.
to be ((a spa town)) ein Kurort sein Bad Kissingen is a well-known spa town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Heilbad, Badeort, Erholungsort
Etymology
Composed of 'Kur' (cure, treatment) and 'Ort' (place). Literally, a 'place for a cure'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cure-ort' (cure-place) where people go to get healthy.