intj
gesundheit
guh-ZUUNT-hyt
Gesundheit (intj) means Said to someone right after they sneeze, wishing them good health. Example: “Gesundheit!" she said as he sneezed loudly.”
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Said to someone right after they sneeze, wishing them good health.
""Gesundheit!" she said as he sneezed loudly."
How to use gesundheit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat you say to someone who has just sneezed, similar to "bless you."
UK vs US
Common in American English, largely thanks to German immigrant communities; less common in the UK, where "bless you" dominates.
Easily confused with
bless you
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from German Gesundheit, literally "health," from gesund ("healthy") — related to the English word "sound" in the sense of healthy.
Synonyms
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bless you
Rhymes for gesundheit
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What does “gesundheit” mean?
The word “gesundheit” means said to someone right after they sneeze, wishing them good health. In plain terms, what you say to someone who has just sneezed, similar to "bless you.".
How do you pronounce “gesundheit”?
“Gesundheit” is pronounced guh-ZUUNT-hyt (/ɡəˈzʊnt.haɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “gesundheit” in a sentence?
Here is “gesundheit” used in a sentence: “"Gesundheit!" she said as he sneezed loudly.”
What is another word for “gesundheit”?
Words with a similar meaning to “gesundheit” include bless you.
What part of speech is “gesundheit”?
“Gesundheit” is an intj.
Where does the word “gesundheit” come from?
The word “gesundheit” comes from German. Borrowed directly from German Gesundheit, literally "health," from gesund ("healthy") — related to the English word "sound" in the sense of healthy.
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