Bless you
interjection
A polite thing someone says after another person sneezes.
You sneezed. Bless you.
Often appears as...
- gesundheit
- bless you anyway
expressing
Used when someone blesses someone else, mainly for their well-being or good luck.
Bless you, my child!
Often appears as...
- god bless you
- bless you my son
Usage tips
Approving
expressing
Used to show gratitude or to thank someone.
You brought me coffee? Bless you!
Often appears as...
- oh bless you
- bless your heart
Usage tips
Approving
interjection
A polite thing someone says after another person sneezes.
You sneezed. Bless you.
Often appears as...
- gesundheit
- bless you anyway
expressing
Used when someone blesses someone else, mainly for their well-being or good luck.
Bless you, my child!
Often appears as...
- god bless you
- bless you my son
Usage tips
Approving
expressing
Used to show gratitude or to thank someone.
You brought me coffee? Bless you!
Often appears as...
- oh bless you
- bless your heart
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sneeze Response
Customarily said after sneezing to wish good health.
Achoo! 'Bless you!'
Pro Tip 2/3Not Religious
While originating from superstition, it's used no matter the religion.
He sneezed, and even in the office everyone said 'bless you.'
Pro Tip 3/3Alternate 'Gesundheit'
In some places, 'gesundheit' is used which means 'health' in German.
'Achoo!' 'Gesundheit!'
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