genezen
to heal, to cure
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɣəˈneːzə(n)/
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Cultural Note
Genezen can use either 'zijn' (the wound has healed) or 'hebben' (the doctor has cured) depending on whether the subject is healing itself or being healed by someone. 'Geneeskunde' (medicine as a field) derives from this word.
📝 Example Sentences
De wond is snel genezen.
The wound healed quickly.
De dokter heeft haar genezen.
The doctor cured her.