German · Body & Health
"Health" in German: Gesundheit
die Gesundheit
Health in German is die Gesundheit. Say Gesundheit! when someone sneezes, or Wie geht's deiner Gesundheit?. It is a feminine noun for wellbeing.
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How to pronounce Gesundheit
Say it
guh-ZOONT-hite
/ɡəˈzʊntˌhaɪ̯t/
guh-ZOONT-hite. Soft g. Stress -sund-. Soft final -heit.
"Health" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Gesundheit | health Main noun. | Main noun. |
| Gesundheit! | Bless you! / to your health After a sneeze; also toasting. | After a sneeze; also toasting. |
| gute Gesundheit | good health Wishes. | Wishes. |
| etwas für die Gesundheit tun | to do something for your health Lifestyle. | Lifestyle. |
How to use Gesundheit in real life
- 1Sneeze
Gesundheit! Brauchst du ein Taschentuch?
Bless you! Do you need a tissue?
Gesundheit! after sneezing.
- 2Check-in
Wie ist deine Gesundheit im Moment?
How is your health at the moment?
Deine Gesundheit.
- 3Resolution
Ich tue mehr für meine Gesundheit.
I'm doing more for my health.
Für meine Gesundheit.
Mistakes English speakers make with Gesundheit
Incorrect: das Gesundheit
Correct: die Gesundheit
Gesundheit is feminine: die Gesundheit.
Incorrect: Using gesund as the noun
Correct: Use Gesundheit for the noun
Gesund is the adjective; Gesundheit is the noun.
Good to know
Saying Gesundheit! after a sneeze is automatic. Toasts may also use Auf deine Gesundheit. Clinics and magazines talk about Gesundheit as a broad lifestyle topic.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching a sneeze on the tram
ChatPal
Gesundheit! Geht's deiner Gesundheit gut?
Bless you! Is your health okay?
You
Danke. Meine Gesundheit ist okay, nur Allergie.
Thanks. My health is okay, just allergies.
ChatPal
Gut zu hören. Gesundheit bleibt das Wichtigste.
Good to hear. Health stays the most important thing.
You
Absolut. Ohne Gesundheit ist alles anstrengender.
Absolutely. Without health everything is harder.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Health" in German
How do you say health?
Die Gesundheit.
After a sneeze?
Gesundheit!
Gender?
Feminine: die Gesundheit.
Adjective vs noun?
Gesund = healthy; Gesundheit = health.
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