Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gesundheit
interjection
/ɡəˈzʊn(t)ˌhʌɪt/
Definition
A term used to wish someone good health after sneezing.
Examples
- After I sneezed, my friend immediately said, ‘Gesundheit!’
- People commonly say ‘gesundheit’ when someone sneezes at a dinner table.
Meaning
The word is often said after a person sneezes, expressing a hope that they remain healthy.
Synonyms
- Bless you
- Salute
