gesundheit

Post-sneeze courtesy word

Gesundheit is the German word for health and is used as an expression of good wishes when someone sneezes.

blessing

bless you

Response to a sneeze

acknowledgment · well-wishing · politeness · kindness · consideration · custom · tradition · expression · interjection · exclamation

sneeze

achoo

Spelled-out sneeze

dust · nasal · irritant · cold · influenza · hay fever · sniffle · rhinitis · sinusitis · respiratory

etiquette

manners

Customs of polite conduct

respect · convention · social norms · grace · consideration · deference · cordiality · formality · tact · politeness

health

wellness

Overall state of health

wholeness · soundness · robustness · vigor · constitution · salubrity · heartiness · hardiness · strength

Categories
Opposites
social response to bodily functions

gesundheitew

Disgust exclamation

gross · disgusting · cover your mouth · silence · ignoring

health state wished

gesundheitsickness

Bodily disorder or disease

illness · disease · malady · poor health · curse

social politeness

gesundheitsilence

Total lack of sound

ignoring · rudeness · dismissal · cold shoulder · snub

Family

health, healthy, unhealthy, healthful, healthier, healthcare, healthiest

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G