German word

gesundheitlich

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈzʊnthaɪ̯tlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivehealth-related

Example

Nach der Reise hatte er gesundheitliche Probleme.

After the trip, he had health problems.

Illustration for gesundheitlich (health-related)

More examples

Vor der Behandlung suchte er gesundheitliche Beratung.

Before the treatment, he sought health advice.

Core concept

A thread connecting an issue, effect, or condition to the body's or mind's health.

Common phrases

  • gesundheitliche Beratung

    health advice

  • gesundheitliche Untersuchung

    health examination

Similar words

gesund: Free from illness or injury and functioning normally.
krank: Suffering from an illness, injury, or other health problem.
körperlich: Involving the body, especially its physical symptoms or effects.
psychisch: Involving the mind, emotions, or mental well-being.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet etwas, das die körperliche oder seelische Gesundheit betrifft.

Word origin

The adjective combines Gesundheit with the suffix -lich, while Gesundheit itself comes from gesund and the noun-forming suffix -heit.

Usage tips

  • Gesundheitlich often appears before nouns such as Probleme or Folgen, and its ending changes for case, gender, and number.

Other meanings

  • medicaladjective

Related words

  • Gesundheitspflegehealth carenoun
  • gesundheitsgefährdendharmful to healthadjective

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