German word

seelisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzeːlɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivemental

Example

Nach dem Verlust hat sie eine seelische Krise.

After the loss, she had a mental crisis.

Illustration for seelisch (mental)

More examples

Er sorgt durch Schlaf und Bewegung für seine seelische Gesundheit.

He takes care of his mental health through sleep and exercise.

Core concept

A person's inner life, where thoughts, feelings, and emotional well-being are affected.

Common phrases

  • seelische Gesundheit

    mental health

  • seelische Belastung

    mental strain

  • seelische Stabilität

    mental stability

Similar words

psychisch: Relating to psychological functioning or mental health in clinical contexts.
emotional: Marked by openly expressed feelings or heightened sensitivity.
mental: Relating to thought, perception, memory, and other mental functions.

Definition in German

Auf das Innenleben bezogen; beschreibt psychische oder emotionale Befindlichkeiten.

Word origin

Seelisch derives from German Seele ('soul' or 'psyche') with the adjective-forming suffix -isch; Seele goes back to Old High German sela.

Usage tips

  • Seelisch is often broader and less technical than psychisch, while still describing psychological conditions and emotional suffering.

Other meanings

  • psychologicaladjective
  • emotionaladjective

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