gezondheid
English meaning: Health
Dutch Definition
(Nederlands)De toestand van lichamelijk, geestelijk en sociaal welzijn van een persoon.
English Definition
The state of physical and mental well-being. The Dutch are among Europe's healthiest populations — cycling culture (average Dutch person cycles 1,000 km/year) contributes significantly to cardiovascular health. The Netherlands has a high life expectancy (82+ years). Dutch research universities are world leaders in public health, epidemiology (Dutch Hunger Winter studies), and pharmaceutical innovation.
Example
“De Nederlanders behoren tot de gezondste bevolkingen van Europa dankzij hun fietscultuur.”
In English: “The Dutch are among Europe's healthiest populations thanks to their cycling culture.”
Synonyms
- welzijn
- conditie
Antonyms / Opposites
- ziekte
- kwaal
Literary Heritage
“Ik wil voortleven, ook na mijn dood.”
“I want to go on living even after my death.”
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Language information
- Language
- Nederlands
- Dutch
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Germanic
- Speakers
- 25M