German · Body & Health
Gesund
Healthy
Beginneradjective
Definition
In good physical condition.
Example
Essen Sie gesund, um gesund zu bleiben.
Eat healthily to stay healthy.
Etymology
'Gesund' derives from the Old High German 'gisunt,' linked to Proto-Germanic '*gizundaz,' which expresses the state of being whole or sound.
How & Where It’s Used
'Gesund' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in health discussions, and recognized universally throughout the German language.
Literary Heritage
The term is often featured in proverbs and is used to convey well-being in many German songs.