sihat

Sihat is a Malay-language adjective meaning healthy or in good health. It describes a person or condition free from illness and is commonly used to refer to physical well-being as well as overall health. The word appears in expressions such as "sihat tubuh badan" (physical health), "gaya hidup sihat" (healthy lifestyle), and "pemakanan sihat" (healthy eating).

In everyday use, sihat features in public health and education contexts that promote wellness. It can describe a person who is well enough to engage in activities or refer to a community with good health outcomes, for example "penduduk yang sihat" (a healthy population). The antonym is "tidak sihat" or phrases indicating illness or poor health.

The term is native to the Malay language and is widely used in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, as well as among Malay-speaking communities elsewhere. In Indonesian, the closest equivalent is "sehat," reflecting shared roots in the Malay‑Indonesian language continuum. The corresponding Malay noun for health is "kesihatan" (health in general).