gesundheit

word

Definition

'Gesundheit' is a German word often used in English to wish someone good health after they sneeze, similar to saying 'bless you.'

Usage & Nuances

'Gesundheit' is informal and friendly; used only after someone sneezes. Not as common as 'bless you' in English but understood. Do not use it in other situations.

Spanish: salud (al estornudar) - jesús Portuguese (BR): saúde (após espirro) - saúde (expressão)Portuguese (PT): santinho (após espirro) - saúde (expressão)Chinese (Simplified): 祝你健康（打喷嚏时说）Chinese (Traditional): 祝你健康（打噴嚏時說）Hindi: गेसुन्थाइट (छींक आने पर)Arabic: صحة (بعد العطس)Bengali: গেসুন্ডহাইট Russian: гезундхайт Japanese: ゲズンヘイト Vietnamese: gesundheit Korean: 게주운트하이트 Turkish: gesundheit Urdu: گِزُنتھائٹ Indonesian: gesundheit

Example Sentences

Whenever someone sneezes, I say 'gesundheit'.

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He smiled and said 'gesundheit' after I sneezed.

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You should say 'gesundheit' when someone sneezes.

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Some people say 'gesundheit' instead of 'bless you' after a sneeze.

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She laughed and replied, 'gesundheit! That was a loud one.'

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You don’t hear 'gesundheit' as much these days, but it’s still polite.

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