German word

Besserung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɛsɐʊ̯ŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounimprovement

Example

Nach der Therapie zeigte sich eine Besserung.

After the therapy, there was an improvement.

Illustration for Besserung (improvement)

More examples

Die neue Medikation führte zu einer Besserung.

The new medication led to an improvement.

Core concept

A condition moving from worse toward better as symptoms ease or treatment begins to work.

Common phrases

  • zu einer Besserung führen

    lead to an improvement

  • eine Besserung feststellen

    note an improvement

  • Anzeichen für Besserung

    signs of improvement

Similar words

Genesung: The process of regaining normal health after illness or injury.
Verbesserung: A positive change that leaves a situation better than before.
Erholung: Restored physical or mental strength after illness or exhaustion.
Heilung: The complete disappearance of symptoms through medical treatment.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet ein merkliches oder schrittweises Besserwerden eines Zustands, besonders bei Krankheit oder nach einer Behandlung.

Word origin

Besserung is formed from the adjective besser, the comparative of gut, with the noun-forming suffix -ung for a process or result.

Usage tips

  • Besserung is feminine, and the fixed get-well wish is "Gute Besserung!" rather than a literal phrase with "Verbesserung".

Other meanings

  • recoverynoun
  • turn for the betternoun

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