entschleunigen
slow down
Etwas langsamer machen, damit man weniger Stress hat und mehr Ruhe findet.
The German word "entschleunigen" is a verb that means "to decelerate" or "to slow down". It is composed of the prefix "ent-" and the noun "Schleunigung", which derives from "Schleunigen" meaning "to accelerate" or "to hasten". Therefore, "entschleunigen" conveys the process of easing the pace, often in the context of reducing stress or speeding in life.
Similar words in German include "verlangsamen" (to slow down) and "brem Den" (to brake).
The difference lies in the connotation: while "verlangsamen" primarily refers to any action of slowing down, "entschleunigen" suggests a conscious choice to reduce speed for a more mindful or relaxed approach to life, typically with a more emotional or philosophical emphasis.
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Examples
Entschleunigen hilft, den Stress zu reduzieren.verb
Slowing down helps to reduce stress.
Langsam spazieren gehen kann den Alltag entschleunigen.verb
Walking slowly can slow down everyday life.
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