adjectiveadverb
psychisch
psychologically · mental
Bezieht sich auf das innere Erleben, Denken und Fühlen eines Menschen.
The German word "psychisch" is an adjective meaning "psychological" or "mental".
It is derived from the Greek root "Psyche", meaning "soul", "mind", or "spirit".
Similar words:
- geistig (mental, intellectual)
- seelisch (emotional, pertaining to the soul)
- mental (mental, psychological)
Differences:
- psychisch emphasizes the mental or psychological state or processes.
- geistig focuses more on intellectual capacities.
- seelisch relates to inner emotional or spiritual aspects.
- mental is more general, often synonym with "psychisch" but used also in contexts borrowed from English.
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Examples
Sie ist psychisch sehr belastbar.adjective
She is very psychologically resilient.
Die psychische Gesundheit ist wichtig für das Wohlbefinden.adjective
Mental health is important for wellbeing.
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