καλή υγεία
kalí ygeía
The phrase for "good health" in Greek is καλή υγεία (kalí ygeía).
καλή υγεία refers to the state of being free from illness or injury.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase καλή υγεία consists of the feminine adjective καλή (good) and the feminine noun υγεία (health), which must agree in gender.
How do you pronounce it?
kalí ygeía
Did you know?
- In Greece, the phrase Στην υγεία μας! is the standard way to say 'Cheers!' when drinking.
- Ancient Greeks personified υγεία as Hygieia, the goddess of health and cleanliness.
- The root of υγεία traces back to a Proto-Indo-European word meaning 'long life', suggesting that ancient Greeks viewed health and longevity as inseparable concepts.
Examples in context
- Η καλή υγεία είναι το σημαντικότερο.I kali ygeia einai to simantikotero.Good health is the most important thing.
- Χρειάζεται καλή υγεία για να δουλεύεις.Chreiazetai kali ygeia gia na douleveis.You need good health to work.
Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are talking about a lifestyle change.
- Μαρία MariaΠρέπει να προσέχουμε περισσότερο τη διατροφή μας.Prepei na prosechoume perissotero ti diatrofi mas.We must pay more attention to our diet.
- Νίκος NikosΣυμφωνώ, η καλή υγεία είναι προτεραιότητα.Symphonó, i kali ygeia einai protireiotita.I agree, good health is a priority.
- Μαρία MariaΘα ξεκινήσω γυμναστική από την επόμενη εβδομάδα.Tha xekiniso gymnastiki apo tin epomeni evdomada.I will start exercising from next week.
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι μια πολύ καλή ιδέα, Μαρία.Einai mia poly kali idea, Maria.That is a very good idea, Maria.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries υγεία, CC BY-SA 4.0.
