gesund
healthy
To be in a state of physical and mental well-being; not to be ill.
EXAMPLE
Nach einer langen Grippe fühle ich mich endlich wieder gesund.
After a long bout of flu, I finally feel healthy again.
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Meanings
gesund
healthy
Good for the body and health; beneficial for well-being.
EXAMPLE
Obst und Gemüse sind wichtige Bestandteile einer gesunden Ernährung.
Fruit and vegetables are important parts of a healthy diet.
gesund
sound / healthy
In a figurative sense: reasonable, solid, or normal.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat einen gesunden Menschenverstand und trifft kluge Entscheidungen.
She has sound common sense and makes smart decisions.
Usage tips
Word family
The adjective 'gesund' (healthy) is the basis for the noun 'die Gesundheit' (health). When someone is 'gesund', they are in good health.
EXAMPLE
Eine gute Gesundheit ist das Wichtigste im Leben.
Good health is the most important thing in life.
Context clue
The meaning of 'gesund' (healthy) depends on the noun. If it refers to a person, it means “not ill.” If it refers to things like food or a lifestyle, it means “good for your health.”
EXAMPLE
Mein Opa ist mit 90 Jahren noch sehr gesund.
My grandpa is still very healthy at 90.
Use with verbs
To describe the state of well-being, 'gesund' (healthy) is often used with verbs such as 'sein' (to be), 'werden' (to become), 'bleiben' (to stay), or 'sich fühlen' (to feel).
EXAMPLE
Ich hoffe, du wirst schnell wieder gesund.
I hope you get healthy again quickly.
Typical collocations
When talking about a lifestyle, 'gesund' (healthy) is often used in fixed combinations, such as 'eine gesunde Ernährung' (a healthy diet), 'ein gesunder Lebensstil' (a healthy lifestyle), or the verb 'gesund leben' (to live healthily).
EXAMPLE
Er versucht, gesünder zu leben und mehr Sport zu treiben.
He is trying to live more healthily and do more sports.
Figurative meaning
In the figurative meaning, 'gesund' (sound/healthy) is often combined with abstract nouns. Typical phrases are 'ein gesunder Menschenverstand' (sound common sense), 'ein gesundes Selbstvertrauen' (healthy self-confidence), or 'ein gesundes Maß an etwas' (a healthy measure of something).
EXAMPLE
Ein gesundes Misstrauen gegenüber Online-Angeboten ist ratsam.
A healthy distrust of online offers is advisable.
Compare with
gesund vs wohl
probably / well
Someone who „sich wohl fühlt“ is experiencing physical or emotional well-being at that moment. „Gesund“, by contrast, describes someone who is not ill. A healthy person can temporarily feel unwell, and feeling well at a given moment does not always prove that someone is healthy.
gesund
Nach der ärztlichen Untersuchung weiß Lena, dass sie gesund ist.
After the medical examination, Lena knows that she is healthy.
wohl
Nach einer kurzen Pause fühlt sich Lena wieder wohl.
After a short break, Lena feels well again.
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