Noun
die Gelassenheit
Pronunciation: [ɡəˈlasn̩haɪ̯t]
serenity, calm, tranquillity, repose
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Meanings
Noun
- serenity, calm, tranquillity, repose
- poise, equanimity
Example sentence
Er reagierte auf die Kritik mit erstaunlicher Gelassenheit.
He responded to the criticism with astonishing calm.
Word forms
singular
die Gelassenheit
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Gelassenheit
Accusativedie Gelassenheit
Dativeder Gelassenheit
Genitiveder Gelassenheit
Gelassenheit has no common plural.
Usage
- mit Gelassenheit reagieren — Respond with calm or equanimity.
- gelassen bleiben — Remain calm; the related adjective describes the person's attitude.
Ihre Gelassenheit half uns, trotz der Verspätung ruhig zu bleiben.
Her calm helped us remain composed despite the delay.