स्वस्थ रहना
to stay healthy
Literally: healthy (svasth) + to stay/remain (rahnā)
Use `स्वस्थ रहना` to discuss long-term wellness goals or to offer sincere well-wishes for someone's life.
In 15 Seconds
- Means staying fit and maintaining overall physical well-being.
- Used in advice, personal goals, and traditional blessings.
- Combines 'svasth' (healthy) with the verb 'rahnā' (to stay).
Meaning
This phrase is all about maintaining your physical and mental well-being. It’s what you say when you want to talk about keeping fit, eating right, and staying away from the doctor.
Key Examples
3 of 6Giving advice to a sibling
अगर तुम्हें स्वस्थ रहना है, तो रोज़ फल खाया करो।
If you want to stay healthy, eat fruit every day.
Talking about a workout routine
मैं स्वस्थ रहने के लिए रोज़ योगा करता हूँ।
I do yoga every day to stay healthy.
A formal office wellness newsletter
स्वस्थ रहना हमारे काम के लिए बहुत ज़रूरी है।
Staying healthy is very important for our work.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'svasth' comes from Sanskrit, meaning 'being situated in oneself.' It implies that true health is a state of balance. In Indian culture, staying healthy is often seen as a prerequisite for fulfilling one's life goals and spiritual duties.
The Grammar Trick
Remember that 'svasth' is an adjective. You can use it with other verbs too, like 'svasth dikhna' (to look healthy).
Don't confuse with 'Theek'
Use 'theek hona' for recovering from a cold. Use 'svasth rahna' for your general lifestyle and long-term fitness.
In 15 Seconds
- Means staying fit and maintaining overall physical well-being.
- Used in advice, personal goals, and traditional blessings.
- Combines 'svasth' (healthy) with the verb 'rahnā' (to stay).
What It Means
स्वस्थ रहना is the gold standard for talking about health in Hindi. It literally translates to 'to stay healthy.' But it’s more than just not being sick. It implies a state of active wellness. When you use this phrase, you are talking about the whole package. This includes eating your greens, getting enough sleep, and keeping stress away. It is a very positive, aspirational expression.
How To Use It
You treat रहना like any other verb. It changes based on who you are talking about. If you are giving advice to a friend, you might say स्वस्थ रहो. If you are talking about your own goals, you’d say मैं स्वस्थ रहना चाहता हूँ. It usually follows a reason or a method. For example, 'Eat fruit to स्वस्थ रहना.' It’s a very flexible building block for sentences.
When To Use It
Use it when discussing lifestyle changes with friends. It’s perfect for the gym or a yoga class. You will also hear it at the doctor’s office. Doctors love telling you how to स्वस्थ रहना. It’s also a common part of blessings. Elders often tell younger people to 'stay healthy' as a way of saying they care. You can use it in professional emails about wellness too.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for inanimate objects. You wouldn't say a car is स्वस्थ. That would sound very silly! Also, if someone is currently sick, don't tell them to स्वस्थ रहना. Instead, tell them to ठीक हो जाओ (get well). स्वस्थ रहना is about the long-term habit, not a quick recovery from a cold. Using it for a temporary flu feels a bit too heavy.
Cultural Background
In India, health is often viewed holistically. The ancient science of Ayurveda heavily influences this. There is a famous saying: पहला सुख निरोगी काया (The first happiness is a healthy body). Being healthy is seen as a duty to oneself. You’ll notice that food and health are always linked in Indian culture. People will constantly give you 'healthy' advice, even if you didn't ask for it!
Common Variations
You might hear तंदुरुस्त रहना (tadurust rahnā). This is a bit more informal and often implies being physically strong or 'sturdy.' Another one is सेहतमंद रहना (sehatmand rahnā). सेहतमंद comes from the Urdu word for health. Both are great, but स्वस्थ रहना is the most standard and widely understood version across all of India.
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and works in almost any setting. Just ensure you conjugate the verb `रहना` correctly to match the gender and respect level of the person you are talking to.
The Grammar Trick
Remember that 'svasth' is an adjective. You can use it with other verbs too, like 'svasth dikhna' (to look healthy).
Don't confuse with 'Theek'
Use 'theek hona' for recovering from a cold. Use 'svasth rahna' for your general lifestyle and long-term fitness.
The Power of Blessings
In India, if you sneeze, someone might say 'Jite raho' (Live long), which is a cousin to 'Svasth raho'. Health is the ultimate wish!
Examples
6अगर तुम्हें स्वस्थ रहना है, तो रोज़ फल खाया करो।
If you want to stay healthy, eat fruit every day.
Uses the phrase as a condition for a goal.
मैं स्वस्थ रहने के लिए रोज़ योगा करता हूँ।
I do yoga every day to stay healthy.
Shows the phrase used as a motivation.
स्वस्थ रहना हमारे काम के लिए बहुत ज़रूरी है।
Staying healthy is very important for our work.
Used in a professional, general context.
स्वस्थ रहना बहुत महंगा और बोरिंग काम है!
Staying healthy is very expensive and boring work!
A lighthearted complaint about the effort of health.
हमेशा खुश रहो और स्वस्थ रहो।
Always be happy and stay healthy.
A classic Indian blessing format.
डॉक्टर साहब, स्वस्थ रहने के लिए मुझे क्या करना चाहिए?
Doctor, what should I do to stay healthy?
A standard inquiry in a medical setting.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.
अच्छी नींद लेना ___ के लिए ज़रूरी है।
When followed by 'ke liye' (for), the infinitive 'rahnā' changes to 'rahne'.
Complete the blessing.
खूब पढ़ो और हमेशा ___ रहो।
'Svasth' (healthy) is the only positive choice that fits a blessing.
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Visual Learning Aids
Formality of 'स्वस्थ रहना'
Talking to friends about gym or diet.
स्वस्थ रहना मुश्किल है यार!
General advice or news articles.
स्वस्थ रहना सबको पसंद है।
Doctor's advice or blessings from elders.
आप हमेशा स्वस्थ रहें।
Where to use 'स्वस्थ रहना'
At the Gym
I'm here to stay healthy.
Family Dinner
Eat your veggies to stay healthy.
Doctor's Clinic
How can I stay healthy?
Birthday Wish
May you always stay healthy.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt means 'healthy.' It comes from Sanskrit and refers to a state of being balanced and well in both body and mind.
Yes! You can say मेरा कुत्ता स्वस्थ है (My dog is healthy) or talk about keeping him healthy.
You would say मैं स्वस्थ रहना चाहता हूँ (if male) or मैं स्वस्थ रहना चाहती हूँ (if female).
सेहतमंद (sehatmand) is a synonym. It's very common and comes from Urdu, while स्वस्थ (svasth) comes from Sanskrit. Both are perfectly fine.
The opposite would be बीमार पड़ना (beemār paṛnā), which means 'to fall ill.'
Absolutely. It’s a neutral and polite phrase. For example, wishing someone स्वस्थ और खुश रहें (stay healthy and happy) is a nice closing.
Use the respectful form: स्वस्थ रहिए (svasth rahiye). This is great for elders or bosses.
Usually, we say पौष्टिक (pauṣṭik) for 'nutritious' food, but you can say स्वस्थ भोजन (healthy food) and people will understand you.
It's close, but 'fit' is often translated as तंदुरुस्त. स्वस्वथ is more about general health and lack of disease.
Not really slang, but people often just use the English word 'healthy' or 'fit' while speaking Hindi (Hinglish).
Related Phrases
तंदुरुस्त रहना
to stay fit/sturdy
सेहत का ध्यान रखना
to take care of one's health
बीमार होना
to be sick
योग करना
to do yoga
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