NOUN
dieGelassenheit/ɡəˈlasn̩haɪ̯t/calmness; composure; serenity
Gelassenheit is a German noun that means calmness, composure, or serenity. It is pronounced /ɡəˈlasn̩haɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations(character trait)
a.mental calmness and lack of agitation
Sie bewahrte in der schwierigen Situation eine bemerkenswerte Gelassenheit.—She maintained remarkable composure in the difficult situation.
2.state of inner peace or serenity(emotional state)
a.feeling of being mentally undisturbed
Nach der Meditation verspürte er eine tiefe Gelassenheit.—After meditating, he felt a deep sense of serenity.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Gelassenheit | — |
| Genitive | der Gelassenheit | — |
| Dative | der Gelassenheit | — |
| Accusative | die Gelassenheit | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gelassenheit" mean in English?
- "Gelassenheit" means calmness, composure, or serenity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gelassenheit"?
- "Gelassenheit" is pronounced /ɡəˈlasn̩haɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gelassenheit" der, die, or das?
- "Gelassenheit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Gelassenheit"?
- "Gelassenheit" is a noun in German.
