Bettruhe

bed rest

noun BET-roo-eh Rare

Usage Note

Bettruhe is the prescribed rest in bed ordered by a doctor during illness or recovery. Strenge Bettruhe (strict bed rest) means the patient must not get up at all; relative Bettruhe allows limited movement.

Examples

"Der Arzt verordnete ihr eine Woche Bettruhe nach der Operation."

Natural Translation

The doctor prescribed a week of bed rest after the operation.

Literal Translation

The doctor prescribed her one week bed-rest after the operation.

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