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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHealthful
/ˈhɛlθ.fəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Conducive to or promoting good health in mind or body.
"A healthful diet rich in vegetables is essential for long-term well-being." - 2
Characteristic of or indicative of good health.
"She returned from her mountain vacation with a healthful glow."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English noun 'hǣlth' (meaning wholeness or soundness) combined with the Germanic suffix '-full', meaning full of or prone to. The term has been in use since the Middle English period to describe conditions, foods, or habits conducive to good health.
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sain
Transliteration: /sɛ̃/
"Il est important de maintenir un mode de vie sain."
gesund
Transliteration: /ɡəˈzʊnt/
"Frisches Gemüse ist sehr gesund für den Körper."
salutare
Transliteration: /saluˈtare/
"Camminare ogni giorno è un'abitudine salutare."
saludable
Transliteration: /saluˈdable/
"Comer fruta fresca es muy saludable."
saudável
Transliteration: /sawˈdavew/
"Praticar exercícios regularmente traz um estilo de vida saudável."
स्वास्थ्यवर्धक
Transliteration: swasthya-vardhak
"संतुलित आहार स्वास्थ्यवर्धक होता है।"
有益健康的
Transliteration: yǒuyì jiànkāng de
"跑步是一种有益健康的运动。"
건강에 좋은
Transliteration: geongang-e joeun
"신선한 과일은 건강에 좋은 음식이다."
健康的な
Transliteration: kenkōteki na
"彼女は毎日健康的な食事を心がけています。"
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