Etymology
Meaning
Origin
The word "gesundheit" originated in the late 7th century in Old High German as "gisundī" and was first used to mean "health" or "well-being." It is thought to derive from the Proto-Germanic word "gasundi," which itself came from the Proto-Indo-European word "ǵʰesundʰi."
In the Middle Ages, "gesundheit" became a common greeting used to wish someone good health. It was often said when someone sneezed, as sneezing was believed to be a sign of illness or possession by evil spirits. Saying "gesundheit" was thought to protect the person from further misfortune.
Over time, "gesundheit" became a fixed phrase used specifically to acknowledge a sneeze. It is now used in many languages around the world, including English, German, French, and Spanish.
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