Gesundheit

dieNoun

health; bless you (after sneezing)

English translations

  1. 01

    health

  2. 02

    healthiness

  3. 03

    sanity

  4. 04

    Wellness

  5. 05

    khair

  6. 06

    health

Word details

German meaning
Gesundheit ist der Zustand des Wohlbefindens, sowohl körperlich als auch geistig.
English meaning
health
Synonym
Fitness, Vitalität
German example
Gesundheit ist das höchste Gut.
English example
Health is the greatest wealth.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Gesundheit
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Gesundheit”

  1. Gesundheit! (Bless you!)

Frequently asked questions

Why do people say 'Gesundheit' when someone sneezes?

It literally means 'health' and is the standard way to wish someone well after they sneeze in Germany.