German word

gesund

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈzʊnt/

Meaning

  • adjectivehealthy

Example

Ein gesunder Mann läuft jeden Tag.

A healthy man runs every day.

Illustration for gesund (healthy)

More examples

Sie versucht, durch Sport gesund zu bleiben.

She tries to stay healthy through exercise.

Core concept

A body working normally, with strength and no illness.

Common phrases

  • gesund bleiben

    stay healthy

  • sich gesund fühlen

    feel healthy

  • gesund leben

    live a healthy life

Similar words

fit: In good physical condition for light exercise and everyday movement.
krank: Affected by illness or poor health, making daily activities difficult.
müde: Lacking rest or sleep, with slowed movement and reduced alertness.

Definition in German

Frei von Krankheit oder körperlicher Schwäche und in einem Zustand, in dem der Körper normal funktioniert.

Word origin

German gesund comes from Old High German gisunt and Middle High German gesunt, from a Germanic root meaning sound or healthy.

Usage tips

  • Before a noun, gesund takes adjective endings, as in ein gesunder Mann, eine gesunde Frau, and ein gesundes Kind.

Other meanings

  • welladjective
  • healthfuladjective

Opposites

  • kranksickadjective
  • ungesundunhealthyadjective

Related words

  • Gesundheithealthnoun
  • gesundheitsbewussthealth-consciousadjective
  • gesundheitsförderndhealth-promotingadjective

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