German · Body & Health
"Healthy" in German: gesund
gesund
Healthy in German is gesund. Say Ich ernähre mich gesund or Das ist gesünder. Wishing recovery often uses Gute Besserung more than Bleib gesund alone.
Lunch choice
Der Salat ist die gesündere Option.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce gesund
Say it
guh-ZOONT
/ɡəˈzʊnt/
guh-ZOONT. Soft g. Stress -sund. Soft final d like t.
"Healthy" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| gesund | healthy Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| gesünder | healthier Comparative. | Comparative. |
| gesund essen | to eat healthy Lifestyle. | Lifestyle. |
| bleib gesund | stay healthy Farewell wish. | Farewell wish. |
How to use gesund in real life
- 1Lunch choice
Der Salat ist die gesündere Option.
The salad is the healthier option.
Gesündere comparative form.
- 2After illness
Ich fühle mich endlich wieder gesund.
I finally feel healthy again.
Wieder gesund.
- 3Advice
Mehr Schlaf hält dich gesund.
More sleep keeps you healthy.
Hält dich gesund.
Mistakes English speakers make with gesund
Incorrect: Ich bin healthy.
Correct: Ich bin gesund.
Use gesund, not English healthy.
Incorrect: gesunder essen (wrong form)
Correct: gesünder essen / gesund essen
Comparative adverb/adjective is gesünder.
Good to know
Health food talk uses gesund constantly in ads. After sickness, Gute Besserung is the classic card phrase; bleib gesund is a casual goodbye.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning weekday meals
ChatPal
Wollen wir diese Woche gesünder kochen?
Shall we cook healthier this week?
You
Ja. Gesund muss nicht langweilig sein.
Yes. Healthy doesn't have to be boring.
ChatPal
Dann kaufen wir Gemüse. Das hält uns gesund.
Then we'll buy vegetables. That keeps us healthy.
You
Einverstanden. Gesunde Snacks statt Chips.
Agreed. Healthy snacks instead of chips.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Healthy" in German
How do you say healthy?
Gesund.
Healthier?
Gesünder.
Eat healthy?
Gesund essen.
Stay healthy?
Bleib gesund.
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