What does "heilen" mean in German?
"heilen" is the German word for "cure".
heilen /hˈaɪlən/ · verb · CEFR B2. German translation of "cure".
See also: Translation page (English → German) · Topic: German Aktion und Reaktion
Translation and Meaning
- Word: heilen
- Language: German
- Meaning: cure
- IPA: /hˈaɪlən/
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: German Aktion und Reaktion
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Example Sentences
- Der erfahrene Arzt konnte die seltene Krankheit erfolgreich heilen. English: The experienced doctor was able to cure the rare disease.
- Die Wunde heilte schneller, als wir erwartet hatten. English: The wound healed faster than we expected.
- Manche seelischen Wunden lassen sich nur durch Zeit heilen. English: Some emotional wounds can only be healed with time.
When and How to Use "heilen"
Use "heilen" when you want to talk about "cure" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Aktion und Reaktion topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "heilen"?
"heilen" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords German vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "heilen"?
"heilen" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.
Can you show "heilen" in a sentence?
Der erfahrene Arzt konnte die seltene Krankheit erfolgreich heilen.
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