entspannt
relaxed
Es beschreibt einen Zustand, in dem man ruhig, gelassen und ohne Stress ist.
Definition & meaning
The word entspannt is an adjective that describes a state of being relaxed, calm, or at ease. It can be applied in several ways:
- Mental or physical state: Referring to a person who is free from tension, stress, or anxiety.
- Atmosphere or situation: Describing an environment that is peaceful, laid-back, or free of conflict.
- Pausal/participle usage: As the past participle of the verb entspannen , it describes the result of having relaxed (e.g., "Er hat sich entspannt" - He has relaxed).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is an adjective that can be used attributively (e.g., ein entspanntes Wochenende - a relaxed weekend) or predicatively (e.g., Ich bin heute sehr entspannt - I am very relaxed today). It also functions as the past participle of the reflexive verb sich entspannen [?](vocabuo://word/sich entspannen).
Word origin: The word is composed of the prefix ent- (indicating the removal of something) and the root Spannung (tension). Literally translated, it means "de-tensioned" or "without tension." It is related to the noun Spannung , meaning tension or suspense.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- gelassen : composed, level-headed.
- locker : loose, easy-going.
- ruhig : calm, quiet.
- erholt : rested, refreshed.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Sie wirkt sehr entspannt.adjective
She seems very relaxed.
Er sieht entspannt aus, während er im Park spaziert.adjective
He looks relaxed while he strolls in the park.
Er sieht entspannt aus.adjective
He looks relaxed.
Mein Wochenende war sehr entspannt.adjective
My weekend was very relaxed.
Anna fühlt sich heute ganz entspannt.adjective
Anna feels very relaxed today.
Nach dem Urlaub bin ich wieder entspannt.adjective
After my vacation, I feel relaxed again.
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