erholsamer

Erholsamer is the comparative form of the German adjective erholsam, meaning restorative or refreshing. It describes something that is more conducive to recovery from stress or fatigue, and is often used for experiences, places, or times that help a person regain energy, such as vacations, sleep, or weekends.

In usage, erholsamer is attributive and agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case. Examples: ein erholsamer Urlaub (a restful vacation), eine erholsamere Nacht (a more restful night), das erholsamere Wochenende (the more restful weekend). In comparative clauses, one can say Der Tag war erholsamer als gestern (The day was more restful than yesterday).

Etymology and related terms: erholsam derives from erholen, meaning to recover; related nouns include Erholung (recovery, rest). Related adjectives include entspannend (relaxing), beruhigend (calming), wohltuend (beneficial), regenerierend (regenerating), and erfrischend (refreshing). Erholsamer emphasizes restoration of energy, often with associations to sleep, quiet, and nature.

Usage notes: erholsamer typically describes conditions or experiences intended to restore well-being. In English, it is commonly translated as “more restful” or “more restorative,” depending on context.