History, asked by sabbir9061, 1 year ago

Why do we say bless-you? I mean I know its polite but why do we say it whats the history behind it?

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Answered by yogiraj4
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It's a popular misconception that it's the German word that means “God bless you.” Itmore accurately translates to “health.” Centuries ago in Germanic cultures, sneezingwas considered a sign of divine blessing. Saying “gesundheit” is an acknowledgment of that good fortune
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