kurere

Kurere is a verb found in Norwegian and Danish meaning to cure or heal a disease or medical condition, and to bring about a cure through treatment. It is typically used transitively with a direct object, such as a patient or an illness, and implies the resolution of the condition rather than merely managing symptoms. In medical contexts, kurere denotes a successful outcome when a disease is eliminated or brought under control.

Etymology and cognates: Kurere derives from the Latin curare, meaning “to take care of,” and shares a common root with the English word cure. The sense of providing a cure is common across several Germanic languages, though exact usage and spelling differ by language.

Usage and nuance: In Norwegian and Danish, kurere is the standard term for medically curing someone. It is typically distinguished from behandle (to treat or manage) and helbrede (to heal in a broader sense). A related noun is kur, meaning a cure or course of treatment. The verb emphasizes a successful, curative outcome rather than merely symptom relief.

Cross-linguistic note: In Swedish, a related verb kurera exists but is more commonly used in contexts such as curating exhibitions rather than curing illness. In other Germanic languages, cognates exist with varying shades of meaning related to care, treatment, or healing.

Example: Lægen kurerte pasienten. The doctor cured the patient.