Engelsk

healthy

gb/hˈɛlθi/ us/hˈɛlθi/
A1 Engelsk
~ 2300
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective A1 state
1

In good physical health

Feeling well and not sick.

Brugsmønster: [someone] is healthy
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'healthy' with 'healthful'. 'Healthy' describes a person or thing in good health, while 'healthful' describes something that promotes health, though in modern usage 'healthy' is often used for both.
Synonymer
fit (Implies good physical condition, often from exercise.) | well (More general; can refer to both physical and mental condition.)
Antonymer
ill (General opposite, meaning sick or unwell.) | unhealthy (Direct opposite, often implying poor health or harmful condition.)
Ordforbindelser
healthy lifestyle |healthy diet |healthy body |healthy weight |healthy habits
Temaer
health |daily life |body |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • She has always been a healthy person.
  • After the surgery, he quickly became healthy again.
  • Regular exercise helps you stay healthy.
  • The doctor said I’m perfectly healthy.
  • Healthy children need plenty of sleep.
Læringseksempler
  • I am healthy now.
  • He is a healthy man.
  • She feels healthy today.
  • The baby is healthy.
  • We want to be healthy.
adjective A1 property
2

Promoting good health

Good for your body and health.

Brugsmønster: [something] is healthy
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'healthy' (promoting health) with 'tasty', thinking they are always related, which is not necessarily true.
Synonymer
nutritious (Emphasizes the presence of necessary nutrients.) | wholesome (Suggests moral or physical well-being benefits.)
Antonymer
junk food (Food that is unhealthy because it has little nutritional value.) | unhealthy (Direct opposite; harmful to health.)
Ordforbindelser
healthy food |healthy meal |healthy snack |healthy choice
Temaer
health |food |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • Eating vegetables is a healthy habit.
  • This salad is both healthy and delicious.
  • Doctors recommend a healthy breakfast every day.
  • Choose a healthy snack instead of chips.
  • Swimming is a healthy form of exercise.
Læringseksempler
  • Vegetables are healthy.
  • Water is healthy to drink.
  • This soup is healthy.
  • Walking is healthy for you.
  • Fruit is a healthy snack.
adjective B1 property
3

Functioning well (non-physical)

Working well or strong in a way that is good for the future.

Brugsmønster: [something] is healthy
Typisk fejl:
Learners may interpret 'healthy' only in physical terms and miss its figurative use for systems or relationships.
Synonymer
strong (Indicates robust performance or condition.) | sound (Suggests being stable and reliable.)
Antonymer
weak (Lacking strength or stability.) | unstable (Not steady or reliable.)
Ordforbindelser
healthy economy |healthy relationship |healthy debate
Temaer
business |relationships |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The country's economy remains healthy despite the crisis.
  • They have a healthy marriage built on trust.
  • A healthy debate can lead to better decisions.
  • The company shows healthy growth this year.
  • Team members should maintain healthy communication.
Læringseksempler
  • The business is healthy now.
  • We have a healthy friendship.
  • The economy is healthy this year.
  • Our team has healthy communication.
  • It was a healthy discussion.
adjective informal B2 property
4

Large in amount or degree

Big in size or number.

Brugsmønster: a healthy [amount/number/profit] of [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this figurative use with physical health meanings and misinterpret sentences like 'a healthy profit'.
Synonymer
substantial (Formal; emphasizes large size or importance.) | generous (Positive connotation when referring to amounts or portions.)
Antonymer
small (Opposite in size or amount.) | meager (Small and inadequate.)
Ordforbindelser
healthy profit |healthy appetite
Temaer
daily life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • He made a healthy profit from the sale.
  • She has a healthy appetite after the long hike.
  • The charity received a healthy donation.
  • They enjoyed a healthy portion of dessert.
  • We had a healthy turnout at the event.
Læringseksempler
  • I ate a healthy piece of cake.
  • He has a healthy bank account now.
  • They made a healthy profit this year.
  • She has a healthy appetite.
  • We saw a healthy number of people at the park.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
healthy
IPA
GB/hˈɛlθi/
US/hˈɛlθi/
Stavelser og tryk
healthy (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (healthy)
Ordformer
Adjective
  • Base: healthy
  • Comparative: healthier
  • Superlative: healthiest
Ordfamilie
Forms
healthier adjective healthiest adjective
Core family
health noun A1 healthily adverb
Related words
heal verb B1 healing noun B1 healer noun B1 healthcare noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unhealthy adjective A2
Advanced or less common
healthiness noun healthful adjective
Udtryk

healthy competition

1
/hˈɛlθi kˌɑmpətˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Beneficial form of rivalry or contest

Competition that makes people better without being mean or unfair.

Eksempler
  • Healthy competition between teams can improve performance.
  • The teacher encourages healthy competition among students.

healthy diet

1
/hˈɛlθi dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase

Diet promoting good health

Eating food that is good for your body.

Eksempler
  • A healthy diet includes fruits and vegetables every day.
  • She follows a healthy diet to keep her energy up.

healthy growth

1
/hˈɛlθi ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase

Beneficial steady increase or development

Growth that is good and not too fast or too slow.

Eksempler
  • The company reported healthy growth in sales this quarter.
  • Healthy growth in children depends on good nutrition.

healthy relationship

1
/hˈɛlθi ɹilˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase

Good, supportive relationship

A relationship where people care for and respect each other.

Eksempler
  • Trust and communication are key to a healthy relationship.
  • They have maintained a healthy relationship for many years.

healthy lifestyle

1
/hˈɛlθi lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase

Way of living for good health

A way of living that helps you stay well and strong.

Eksempler
  • Regular exercise and balanced meals are part of a healthy lifestyle.
  • Eating vegetables and exercising are important parts of a healthy lifestyle.
  • He changed his habits to live a healthier lifestyle.
  • She decided to adopt a healthy lifestyle after her illness.

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