German Conversation · Level 116
45 words
German word
Fassung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfasʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nouncomposure
Example
Er verlor die Fassung.
He lost his composure.
More examples
Nach dem Schock fand sie langsam wieder Fassung.
After the shock, she slowly regained her composure.
Core concept
A calm mind holds its balance instead of breaking into confused reactions.
Common phrases
die Fassung verlieren
lose one's composure
wieder Fassung finden
regain one's composure
außer Fassung geraten
become flustered
Similar words
Gelassenheit: A relaxed, untroubled state with little worry or impatience.
Besinnung: A calm state that restores sound judgment after confusion or distress.
Selbstbeherrschung: The ability to restrain anger, impulses, or other strong reactions.
Ruhe: A quiet, settled state free from disturbance or inner agitation.
Definition in German
Geistige Ruhe und Selbstbeherrschung, die klares Denken und überlegtes Handeln ermöglicht.
Word origin
The noun Fassung was formed from fassen, 'to grasp' or 'to hold', with the sense of holding oneself together developing into composure.
Usage tips
- The fixed phrases die Fassung verlieren and die Fassung bewahren mean losing and keeping composure, respectively.