Esperantopedia

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bless you in Esperanto

“bless you” in Esperanto is Sanon!

Sanon!

/ˈsa.non/

Words: sano health

“Bless you” (after a sneeze) in Esperanto is Sanon! (SAH-nohn), literally “health”. It is the same word that people use as a toast, like “cheers”. The full toast is Je via sano! “to your health!”

Other ways to say it

  • Je via sano!To your health! (a toast)

How to reply

  • Dankon.Thank you.

Example sentences

  • Sanon!Bless you! / Cheers!

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