gezondheid
health
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ɣəˈzɔnthɛi̯t/
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Cultural Note
De gezondheid (common gender). 'Gezondheid!' is what Dutch people say when someone sneezes (like 'bless you'). After a second sneeze you say 'gezondheid' again, and after a third, some say 'morgen mooi weer' (nice weather tomorrow).
📝 Example Sentences
Gezondheid! (after a sneeze)
Bless you!
Je gezondheid is het belangrijkste.
Your health is the most important thing.