der Gemütszustand, ¨-e
state of mind · emotional state
The German word "Gemütszustand" is a compound noun made up of:
- "Gemüt" — meaning "mind," "temper," or "disposition"
- "Zustand" — meaning "state" or "condition"
Meaning:
"Gemütszustand" refers to one's emotional state or mood.
Similar words:
- Stimmung (mood)
- Laune (mood, often more casual)
- Seelenzustand (state of the soul)
Difference:
- Stimmung and Laune often describe more temporary moods or feelings, sometimes lighter or passing emotions.
- Gemütszustand usually refers to a broader or more general emotional or mental state, potentially more stable or deep-seated.
- Seelenzustand is more poetic or philosophical, emphasizing the soul's condition rather than everyday mood.
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Examples
Dein Gemütszustand verändert sich oft am Morgen.noun
Your state of mind changes often in the morning.
In stressigen Zeiten schwanken meine Gemütszustände stark.noun
In stressful times my emotional states fluctuate a lot.
Die Lehrerin achtete aufmerksam auf die Gemütszustände der Kinder.noun
The teacher paid close attention to the children's emotional states.
Kennen Sie den Gemütszustand Ihres Nachbarn?noun
Do you know your neighbor's state of mind?
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