Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch gesontheid. Equivalent to gezond +‎ -heid. Compare German Gesundheit.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɣəˈzɔntˌɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧zond‧heid

Noun

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gezondheid f (uncountable)

  1. health

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: gesondheid
  • Negerhollands: gesondheit, gesontheit

Interjection

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gezondheid

  1. gesundheit, bless you
    Synonyms: gesundheit, proost