word
German
Gesundheit
geh-ZUNT-hyt
ɡəˈzʊnthaɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
Gesundheit
Sounds like
Say 'geh-ZUNT-hyt' — the final 't' is voiced.
Dictionary meaning
A German expression meaning 'good health', said after someone sneezes.
History and origin
German — 'health'.
Examples
- He heard a sneeze from across the open-plan office and called out 'Gesundheit!'
Common mispronunciations
guh-SUND-hightgeh-ZOONT-hite
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