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convalescent in Dutch

convalescent in Dutch is recuperen — convalescent means recovering gradually from an illness.

convalescent in Dutch

recuperen
adj
recovering one's health and strength after a period of illness

What does "convalescent" mean?

  1. adjective Recovering gradually from an illness.
    "He spent two convalescent weeks at his sister's house after surgery."
  2. noun A person who is recovering from illness.
    "The seaside home once served as a retreat for convalescents."
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convalescent in a sentence

  • He spent two convalescent weeks at his sister's house after surgery.
  • The seaside home once served as a retreat for convalescents.

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What is "convalescent" in Dutch?

"convalescent" in Dutch is recuperen. convalescent means: Recovering gradually from an illness.

How do you use "convalescent" in a sentence?

Example: "He spent two convalescent weeks at his sister's house after surgery." In Dutch, "convalescent" is recuperen.

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