крепкого здоровья
krepkogo zdorov'ya
The English phrase 'good health' is translated into Russian as крепкого здоровья (krepkogo zdorov'ya).
крепкого здоровья is a way to wish someone to be strong and free from illness. It is frequently used as a standalone toast or a well-wish during celebrations or when someone is unwell. To express this as a full sentence, you can say желаю крепкого здоровья (I wish you strong health).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'of strong health'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase крепкого здоровья is in the genitive case. This form is used after verbs of wishing or after certain prepositions.
How do you pronounce it?
krepkogo zdorov'ya
Did you know?
- The word крепкий can also describe a strong drink, a tight knot or a deep sleep. Using it for health implies a state that is difficult to break or shake.
- The word for 'health' in this phrase, здоровья, comes from the same root as the word for 'sound' or 'whole', implying that being healthy is being 'unbroken' or 'complete'.
- When used as a toast, крепкого здоровья is often paired with счастья ('happiness') and любви ('love') to create a traditional triad of essential life wishes.
Examples in context
- Хороший сон основа крепкого здоровья.Good sleep is the foundation of good health.This sentence illustrates how good sleep serves as the foundation for крепкого здоровья.Tatoeba #13730396 by marafon, translation #13724088 by glossboss
- Желаю вам крепкого здоровья и счастья.Zhelayu vam krepkogo zdorov'ya i schast'ya.I wish you good health and happiness.
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Aleksandr are talking on the phone after a long time.
- Екатерина EkaterinaКак твои дела, Александр?Kak tvoi dela, Aleksandr?How are you doing, Aleksandr?
- Александр AleksandrВсё хорошо, спасибо.Vsyo khorosho, spasibo.Everything is fine, thank you.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЯ желаю тебе крепкого здоровья.Ya zhelayu tebe krepkogo zdorov'ya.I wish you good health.
- Александр AleksandrСпасибо большое, Екатерина.Spasibo bol'shoye, Ekaterina.Thank you very much, Ekaterina.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
