gelassen
calm, composed, serene
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ɡəˈlasn̩/
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Cultural Note
Gelassenheit (serenity/composure) is a concept with deep roots in German mysticism and philosophy. The medieval mystic Meister Eckhart used 'Gelassenheit' as a spiritual concept meaning 'letting be.' Today it's a highly admired personality trait.
📝 Example Sentences
Bleib gelassen, es wird alles gut.
Stay calm, everything will be fine.
Ich bewundere, wie gelassen du in Stresssituationen bist.
I admire how composed you are in stressful situations.
Er nahm die Nachricht gelassen auf.
He took the news calmly.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | gelassen |
| comparative | gelassener |
| predicative | gelassen |
| superlative | am gelassensten |