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Die Gesundheit
Literally meaning 'health', this is the universal response to a sneeze. Unlike in some cultures, you generally do not say anything when someone coughs. It is considered polite to wait for the sneeze to finish before saying it.
Examples in context
Hatschi! Gesundheit!
Achoo! Bless you!
Ich wünsche dir viel Gesundheit.
I wish you good health.
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