die Gesundheit
Translation
health, well-being, bless you
Examples
Deine Gesundheit ist sehr wichtig.
Your health is very important.
Gesundheit!
Bless you!
Er achtet auf seine Gesundheit.
He pays attention to his health.
Grammar Patterns
to look after one's health ((auf et4 achten)) He looks after his health.
to wish sb. health ((j-m Gesundheit wünschen)) I wish you good health.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wohlbefinden (well-being); Antonyms: Krankheit (illness)
Etymology
From 'gesund' (healthy) + the suffix '-heit', which forms abstract nouns, similar to '-ness' or '-hood' in English.
Memory Tips
When someone sneezes, you say 'Gesundheit!'. It's the German equivalent of 'Bless you!'.