interjection
- used to wish good health to someone who has just sneezed
Usage: from German
Examples
- When she sneezed, he said ‘Gesundheit!’
- Gesundheit! Do you need a tissue?
- After the loud sneeze, everyone in the room said ‘Gesundheit.’
- My grandmother always said ‘Gesundheit’ instead of ‘bless you.’
- Gesundheit! I hope you’re not getting sick.