verb🔗ShareBesuchen, heimsuchenTo habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)""For months, she was visiting her elderly neighbor, bringing meals and offering company as he recovered from surgery." "Monatelang besuchte sie ihren älteren Nachbarn, brachte Mahlzeiten und bot ihm Gesellschaft, als er sich von der Operation erholte.humanactionsocietyservicesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBesuchenTo go and meet (a person) as an act of friendliness or sociability."We are visiting my grandparents this weekend to say hello. "Wir besuchen dieses Wochenende meine Großeltern, um Hallo zu sagen.personactionfamilysocietyentertainmentcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErscheinen, heimsuchenOf God: to appear to (someone) to comfort, bless, or chastise or punish them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)"The old woman felt God visiting her in her dreams, bringing her a sense of peace. "Die alte Frau spürte, wie Gott ihr in ihren Träumen erschien und ihr ein Gefühl des Friedens brachte.religiontheologysupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBestrafen, heimsuchenTo punish, to inflict harm upon (someone or something)."The hurricane is visiting destruction upon the coastal towns. "Der Hurrikan sucht die Küstenstädte heim.curseactionsufferinginhumannegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHeimsuchen, befallenOf a sickness, misfortune etc.: to afflict (someone)."A bad flu is visiting our entire office this week. "Eine schlimme Grippe sucht diese Woche unser gesamtes Büro heim.cursediseasesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHeimsuchen, strafenTo inflict punishment, vengeance for (an offense) on or upon someone."The strict headmaster warned that he would be visiting detention on any student caught cheating. "Der strenge Schulleiter warnte, dass er jeden Schüler, der beim Schummeln erwischt wurde, mit Nachsitzen bestrafen würde.curseactionmoralsufferinglawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBesuchen, aufsuchenTo go to (a shrine, temple etc.) for worship. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)"Before the test, many students were visiting the local shrine to pray for good luck. "Vor der Prüfung besuchten viele Schüler den örtlichen Schrein, um für Glück zu beten.religionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBesuchenTo go to (a place) for pleasure, on an errand, etc."We are visiting my grandparents this weekend. "Wir besuchen dieses Wochenende meine Großeltern.actionplaceentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBesuchThe act of someone or something that visits."The hospital reported a sharp decrease in visiting after implementing stricter health protocols. "Das Krankenhaus meldete nach der Einführung strengerer Gesundheitsprotokolle einen starken Rückgang der Besuche.actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading