оздрављење
ozdravljenje
The English phrase "get well" is translated into Serbian as оздрављење (ozdravljenje).
You may encounter the verb ozdravi, which means "to recover".
Meaning: to recover from illness or injury (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
ozdravljenje
Did you know?
- The word здрав can describe both a person's physical state and the 'soundness' of an argument or a piece of wood. This means the same root used for 'get well' also describes something that is not rotten or flawed.
- The word здрав (healthy/well) is also used as a common, though slightly old-fashioned, way to say 'cheers' when clinking glasses.
- If you want to tell someone to 'get well' in a very informal or colorful way, you might hear expressions involving 'strengthening' the body, such as укрепи се.
Examples in context
- Nadam se da ćete se brzo oporaviti i biti u dobrom zdravlju.I hope you recover quickly and be in good health
- Da se što pre oporaviš, ne mogu da dočekam tvoje veselo društvo.Get well as soon as possible, I can't wait for your cheerful company
Example conversation
Stefan visits Milica in the hospital.
- StefanЗдраво, Милице! Како се осећаш?Hello, Milica! How are you feeling?
- MilicaБоље сам, али још увек слабо.I am better, but still weak.
- StefanЖелим ти пријатно и брзо оздрављење.I wish you a pleasant and speedy recovery.
- MilicaХвала ти пуно, Стефане.Thank you very much, Stefan.
