German word

Kur

Pronunciation

IPA/kuːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhealth resort stay

Example

Ich mache im Sommer eine Kur.

I'm staying at a health resort this summer.

Illustration for Kur (health resort stay)

More examples

Er ist diese Woche auf Kur.

He is at a health resort this week.

Core concept

A planned health retreat combines medical care, prevention, and recovery rather than ordinary leisure travel.

Common phrases

  • auf Kur sein

    be at a health resort

  • eine stationäre Kur

    an inpatient spa treatment

  • eine ambulante Kur

    an outpatient spa treatment

Similar words

Reha: A medically supervised rehabilitation period focused on restoring physical function.
Therapie: Treatment for illness or injury using methods such as medicine or exercise.
Urlaub: Time away from work or study for rest, travel, or recreation.
Kurklinik: A specialized medical facility providing treatment or rehabilitation stays.

Definition in German

Kur bezeichnet einen planmäßigen Aufenthalt in einem Heilbad oder einer Kuranstalt zur Behandlung, Vorsorge oder Erholung.

Word origin

The German noun Kur developed from Middle High German kur, borrowed from Latin cura for care or treatment.

Usage tips

  • The usual phrase eine Kur machen means to undergo a health resort stay, while Urlaub refers to ordinary vacation time.

Other meanings

  • rest curenoun

Related words

  • Kurhausspa housenoun
  • Kurpatientspa patientnoun

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