die Besserung
Translation
improvement, recovery, betterment
Examples
Ich wünsche dir gute Besserung.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
Eine Besserung der Lage ist nicht in Sicht.
An improvement of the situation is not in sight.
Grammar Patterns
to wish sb. a speedy recovery j-m gute Besserung wünschen I wish you a speedy recovery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Genesung (recovery), Erholung (recuperation), Verbesserung (improvement); Antonyms: Verschlechterung (worsening)
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'besser' (better), with the noun-forming suffix '-ung'. Literally 'a bettering'.
Memory Tips
Memorize the common phrase 'Gute Besserung!' which means 'Get well soon!'. This strongly links the word to the concept of recovery from illness.