German Conversation · Level 148
30 words
German word
Gelassenheit
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈlasn̩haɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nouncomposure
Example
Er bewahrt in Stresssituationen seine Gelassenheit.
He maintains his composure in stressful situations.
More examples
Sie begegnete der Kritik mit Gelassenheit.
She met the criticism with composure.
Core concept
An even keel in rough circumstances, with reactions kept measured rather than suppressed.
Common phrases
in Gelassenheit bleiben
remain composed
die Gelassenheit wahren
maintain one's composure
mit Gelassenheit antworten
respond with composure
Similar words
Ruhe: A quiet, peaceful state with little noise or disturbance.
Fassung: Calm restored after shock, distress, or sudden surprise.
Beherrschung: Control over emotions and impulses that guides behavior.
Souveränität: Confident, poised conduct in difficult or demanding situations.
Definition in German
Gelassenheit bezeichnet innere Ruhe, bei der äußere Einflüsse das Verhalten nicht aus der Fassung bringen.
Word origin
Gelassenheit is formed from gelassen, the past participle of lassen, plus -heit; the idea of being released or left developed into calm self-possession.
Usage tips
- Gelassenheit is feminine: die Gelassenheit, and it is usually treated as an uncountable quality rather than given a plural.