gesundheit
|ge/sund/heit|
B2
/ɡəˈzʊntˌhaɪt/
health wish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gesundheit' originates from German, specifically the word 'gesundheit', where 'gesund' meant 'healthy' and '-heit' is a suffix meaning '-ness'.
Historical Evolution
'gesundheit' was borrowed directly from German into English, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'healthiness', but in English, it evolved into a polite expression used after someone sneezes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Interjection 1
used to wish someone good health after they sneeze.
When John sneezed, everyone said, "Gesundheit!"
Synonyms
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