heilsam

wholesome; healing; beneficial; salutary

English translations

  1. 01

    healing

  2. 02

    curative

  3. 03

    beneficial

  4. 04

    wholesome

Word details

German meaning
Gut für die Gesundheit, förderlich für die Genesung.
English meaning
healing
Synonym
gesund, heilend
German example
Ein Spaziergang an der frischen Luft ist heilsam.
English example
A walk in the fresh air is healing.
Comparative
heilsamerSuperlative: am heilsamsten

Example sentences with “heilsam”

  1. Ein Spaziergang im Wald wirkt sehr heilsam. (A walk in the forest has a very healing effect.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'heilsam' synonymous with 'gesund'?

While related, 'heilsam' implies a restorative or curative process (healing), whereas 'gesund' simply describes a state of being healthy.