Kur

health cure

noun KOOR Rare

Origin: from Latin cura, care

Also means

spa treatment stay

Usage Note

Kur refers to a medically supervised stay at a health resort (Kurort) or rehabilitation centre for rest and treatment, traditionally covered by German health insurance for patients with chronic conditions. The word also appears in compounds: Badekur, Erholungskur, Trinkkur. Destinations like Baden-Baden or Bad Kissingen are classic Kurorte.

Examples

"Nach dem Herzinfarkt schickte die Krankenkasse ihn auf eine dreiwöchige Kur."

Natural Translation

After the heart attack the health insurance sent him on a three-week health cure.

Literal Translation

After the heart attack sent the health insurance him on a three-week cure.

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