die Hygiene
Translation
hygiene
Examples
Gute Hygiene ist sehr wichtig.
Good hygiene is very important.
Er achtet sehr auf persönliche Hygiene.
He pays close attention to personal hygiene.
Grammar Patterns
die Hygiene ((as subject)) as subject Die Hygiene ist wichtig. (Hygiene is important.)
auf+4 achten to pay attention to ((sth.)) Man muss auf die Hygiene achten. (One must pay attention to hygiene.)
Similar Words
Sauberkeit (cleanliness)
Etymology
From Greek 'hygieinē' (healthful art), related to Hygieia, the goddess of health. It's an international word.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English 'hygiene'. Just remember it's a feminine noun (die) and the German pronunciation.