NOUN
Gesundheit/ɡəˈzʊnthaɪ̯t/health; bless you (after a sneeze)
Gesundheit is a German noun that means health or bless you (after a sneeze). It is pronounced /ɡəˈzʊnthaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.state of physical or mental well-being(general)
a.absence of illness; being healthy
Nach der Krankheit hat sie ihre Gesundheit wiedererlangt.—After the illness, she regained her health.
2.expression said to someone who has sneezed (wish for good health)(as an interjection)
a.used after someone sneezes
Er nieste, und sie sagte sofort: 'Gesundheit!'—He sneezed, and she immediately said: 'Bless you!'
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gesundheit | — |
| Genitive | der Gesundheit | — |
| Dative | der Gesundheit | — |
| Accusative | die Gesundheit | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gesundheit" mean in English?
- "Gesundheit" means health or bless you (after a sneeze). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gesundheit"?
- "Gesundheit" is pronounced /ɡəˈzʊnthaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gesundheit" der, die, or das?
- "Gesundheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Gesundheit"?
- "Gesundheit" is a noun in German.
