healthy
gb/hˈɛlθi/ us/hˈɛlθi/
A1
English
~ 2300
egészséges, egészségre jótékony, jól működő, jókora, szép, tekintélyes
A1
1
egészséges
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is healthy
She has always been a healthy person.
Mindig is egészséges ember volt.
After the surgery, he quickly became healthy again.
A műtét után hamar újra egészséges lett.
Regular exercise helps you stay healthy.
The doctor said I’m perfectly healthy.
Healthy children need plenty of sleep.
Learner examples
I am healthy now.
Most egészséges vagyok.
He is a healthy man.
Egészséges férfi.
She feels healthy today.
The baby is healthy.
We want to be healthy.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
In good physical health
Collocations
healthy lifestyle
|healthy diet
|healthy body
|healthy weight
|healthy habits
Synonyms
fit (Implies good physical condition, often from exercise.)
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well (More general; can refer to both physical and mental condition.)
Antonyms
ill (General opposite, meaning sick or unwell.)
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unhealthy (Direct opposite, often implying poor health or harmful condition.)
Themes
health
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Feeling well and not sick.
In a state of good physical condition and free from disease or injury.
A1
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is healthy
Eating vegetables is a healthy habit.
Zöldséget enni egészséges szokás.
This salad is both healthy and delicious.
Ez a saláta egészséges és finom is.
Doctors recommend a healthy breakfast every day.
Choose a healthy snack instead of chips.
Swimming is a healthy form of exercise.
Learner examples
Vegetables are healthy.
A zöldségek egészségesek.
Water is healthy to drink.
Vizet inni egészséges.
This soup is healthy.
Walking is healthy for you.
Fruit is a healthy snack.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'healthy' (promoting health) with 'tasty', thinking they are always related, which is not necessarily true.
Meaning
Promoting good health
Collocations
healthy food
|healthy meal
|healthy snack
|healthy choice
Synonyms
nutritious (Emphasizes the presence of necessary nutrients.)
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wholesome (Suggests moral or physical well-being benefits.)
Antonyms
junk food (Food that is unhealthy because it has little nutritional value.)
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unhealthy (Direct opposite; harmful to health.)
Themes
health
|food
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Good for your body and health.
Beneficial to one's health.
B1
3
egészséges
B2
jól működő
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is healthy
The country's economy remains healthy despite the crisis.
Az ország gazdasága a válság ellenére továbbra is egészséges.
They have a healthy marriage built on trust.
Bizalomra épülő, egészséges házasságuk van.
A healthy debate can lead to better decisions.
The company shows healthy growth this year.
Team members should maintain healthy communication.
Learner examples
The business is healthy now.
A vállalkozás most már jól működik.
We have a healthy friendship.
Egészséges barátság van köztünk.
The economy is healthy this year.
Our team has healthy communication.
It was a healthy discussion.
Common mistake:
Learners may interpret 'healthy' only in physical terms and miss its figurative use for systems or relationships.
Meaning
Functioning well (non-physical)
Collocations
healthy economy
|healthy relationship
|healthy debate
Synonyms
strong (Indicates robust performance or condition.)
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sound (Suggests being stable and reliable.)
Antonyms
weak (Lacking strength or stability.)
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unstable (Not steady or reliable.)
Themes
business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Working well or strong in a way that is good for the future.
In a good or sound condition, especially in relation to systems, relationships, or situations.
B2
INFORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
a healthy [amount/number/profit] of [something]
He made a healthy profit from the sale.
Szép hasznot húzott az eladásból.
She has a healthy appetite after the long hike.
A hosszú túra után nagyon jó étvágya van.
The charity received a healthy donation.
They enjoyed a healthy portion of dessert.
We had a healthy turnout at the event.
Learner examples
I ate a healthy piece of cake.
Jókora szelet tortát ettem.
He has a healthy bank account now.
Most már szép összeg van a bankszámláján.
They made a healthy profit this year.
She has a healthy appetite.
We saw a healthy number of people at the park.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this figurative use with physical health meanings and misinterpret sentences like 'a healthy profit'.
Meaning
Large in amount or degree
Collocations
healthy profit
|healthy appetite
Synonyms
substantial (Formal; emphasizes large size or importance.)
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generous (Positive connotation when referring to amounts or portions.)
Antonyms
small (Opposite in size or amount.)
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meager (Small and inadequate.)
Themes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Big in size or number.
Informally used to describe a large amount, often in a positive or neutral way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
healthy
IPA
GB/hˈɛlθi/
US/hˈɛlθi/
Syllables & stress
healthy (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (healthy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: healthy
- Comparative: healthier
- Superlative: healthiest
Word family
Expressions
healthy competition
1/hˈɛlθi kˌɑmpətˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Beneficial form of rivalry or contest
Competition that makes people better without being mean or unfair.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.