gesundheit

English

/ɡəˈzʊntaɪt/, /ɡɛˈzundhʌɪt/

interj
Definitions
  • (North America) Said to someone who has just sneezed.
  • (humorous) Said as a response to someone who said something difficult or convoluted.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Gesundheit (health).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Gesundheit

Gloss

health

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