Hygienic Meaning in English

word

US

haɪˈdʒiːnɪk

hy-JEE-nik

UK

haɪdʒˈiːnɪk

hy-JEE-nik

Definition

Clean and safe to prevent disease; related to good health practices.

Usage & Nuances

Used for environments, objects, or practices that are clean and promote health. Common collocations: 'hygienic conditions', 'hygienic habits', 'not very hygienic'. More formal than 'clean' and often used in medical or food-related contexts.

• Spanish: higiénico
• Portuguese (BR): higiênico
• Portuguese (PT): higiénico
• Chinese (Simplified): 卫生的
• Chinese (Traditional): 衛生的
• Hindi: स्वच्छ
• Arabic: صِحّي
• Bengali: স্বাস্থ্যকর - পরিচ্ছন্ন
• Russian: гигиеничный
• Japanese: 衛生的（えいせいてき）
• Vietnamese: hợp vệ sinh
• Korean: 위생적인
• Turkish: hijyenik
• Urdu: صحت بخش - پاکیزہ
• Indonesian: higienis

Example Sentences

It is important to keep your kitchen hygienic.

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Doctors work in a very hygienic environment.

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Washing your hands is a hygienic habit.

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These street food stalls aren't very hygienic.

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I always choose the most hygienic option when eating out.

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This public bathroom is surprisingly hygienic for such a busy place.

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