🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Gesundheit und Wohlergehen

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Gesundheit und Wohlergehen

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Health and Welfare/hɛlθ ənd ˈwɛl.fɛr/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Gesundheit und Wohlergehen sind wichtig für ein erfülltes Leben."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state of being free from illness or injury.

    "Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health."
  2. 2

    The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.

    "The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'health' originates from Old English 'hælu', meaning 'wholeness, a being whole, sound or well'. 'Welfare' comes from the Middle English 'welfare', which is derived from the Old English 'wela' meaning 'well-being' and 'faru' meaning 'journey'. Over time, these terms have evolved to encompass broader meanings related to physical and mental well-being.

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