No exact match translations found for 'health' in oriya.
Word 'health' in Other Languages
- health in Assamese অসমীয়া
- health in Bengali বাংলা
- health in Bodo बड़ो
- health in Dogri डोगरी
- health in English
- health in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- health in Hindi हिन्दी
- health in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- health in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- health in Konkani कोंकणी
- health in Maithili মৈথিলী
- health in Malayalam മലയാളം
- health in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- health in Marathi मराठी
- health in Nepali नेपाली
- health in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- health in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- health in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- health in Santali
- health in Sindhi سنڌي
- health in Tamil தமிழ்
- health in Telugu తెలుగు
- health in Urdu اُردُو
Health
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /hɛlθ/
Definitions
- The state of being free from illness or injury.
- A person's mental or physical condition.
Usage Examples
- "Good nutrition is essential for maintaining health."
- "His health improved after regular exercise."
Etymology
Derived from Old English "hælþ," meaning "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well."
Synonyms
- Well-being
- Fitness
- Vitality
- Wellness
Antonyms
- Illness
- Disease
- Sickness
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Salud | /saˈluð/ |
| French | Santé | /sɑ̃.te/ |
| German | Gesundheit | /ɡəˈzʊnt.haɪt/ |
| Hindi | स्वास्थ्य | /svasthya/ |
| Tamil | ஆரோக்கியம் | /āṟōkkiyam/ |
| Telugu | ఆరోగ్యం | /ārogyam/ |
| Japanese | 健康 | /kenkō/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 健康 | /jiànkāng/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /hɛlθ/
- American English: /hɛlθ/
Historical Usage
Historically, health was often associated with balance in bodily fluids (humors theory). Over time, the concept evolved with advances in medicine and hygiene.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, health is viewed holistically. Some emphasize traditional medicine, while others focus on modern medical science and wellness practices.
More Information
Health encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being. Traditional medicine, such as Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, considers balance as key to good health. In modern times, public health initiatives and advancements in medical science have significantly increased life expectancy and improved healthcare systems worldwide.