die Genesung
Translation
recovery, convalescence
Examples
Ich wünsche dir eine schnelle Genesung.
I wish you a speedy recovery.
Die Genesung nach der Operation dauert einige Wochen.
The recovery after the operation takes a few weeks.
Grammar Patterns
to wish ((sb.)) ((sth.)) to wish someone a speedy recovery
to be on the way to ((sth.)) to be on the way to recovery
Similar Words
Erholung (recovery, rest), Heilung (healing)
Etymology
From the verb 'genesen' (to recover). The suffix '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the related word 'gesund' (healthy). Genesung is the process of becoming 'gesund' again.