sich entspannen
to relax
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/zɪç ɛntˈʃpanən/
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Cultural Note
Germans take relaxation seriously, with a strong cultural emphasis on work-life balance. 'Sich entspannen' after Feierabend is considered essential for well-being, not laziness. Wellness culture, including saunas and thermal baths, is hugely popular.
📝 Example Sentences
Am Abend entspanne ich mich gerne mit einem Buch.
In the evening I like to relax with a book.
Entspann dich, alles wird gut.
Relax, everything will be fine.
Wir haben uns im Urlaub richtig entspannt.
We really relaxed on vacation.