German word

entspannt

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈʃpant/

Meaning

  • adjectiverelaxed

Example

Ich bin heute sehr entspannt.

I am very relaxed today.

Illustration for entspannt (relaxed)

More examples

In dem Café herrschte ein entspanntes Ambiente.

There was a relaxed atmosphere in the café.

Core concept

A tightened spring has released, leaving a person, room, or situation with room to move.

Common phrases

  • entspannt bleiben

    remain relaxed

  • entspanntes Ambiente

    relaxed atmosphere

  • ruhig und entspannt

    quiet and relaxed

Similar words

ruhig: Quiet and calm in voice, movement, or general manner.
gelassen: Calm and unhurried, remaining composed when faced with pressure.
locker: Informal and natural, without stiffness in manner or atmosphere.
ausgeglichen: Emotionally steady, with a stable mood and inner balance.

Definition in German

ohne körperliche oder seelische Anspannung; ruhig und gelassen

Word origin

Entspannt is the past participle of German entspannen, formed with inseparable ent- meaning removal and spannen meaning to stretch or tighten.

Usage tips

  • Entspannt also describes settings and interactions, as in eine entspannte Atmosphäre, not only a person's state.

Other meanings

  • calmadjective
  • at easeadjective

Opposites

  • angespannttenseadjective
  • gestresststressedadjective

Related words

  • Entspannungrelaxationnoun
  • Entspannungsübungrelaxation exercisenoun

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