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Ausgeglichenheit
🧘♀️ What does "die Ausgeglichenheit" mean?
Die Ausgeglichenheit describes a state of inner or outer balance, harmony, and calm. It signifies the absence of extreme fluctuations or disturbances. One can speak of the Ausgeglichenheit of a person (character, mood), a situation (e.g., finances), or even a system (e.g., ecosystem).
It is an abstract noun derived from the adjective ausgeglichen (balanced, even-tempered).
Since it only takes the article "die", there are no different meanings based on the article. The meaning is consistent.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-heit → always feminine.
🧐 Grammar in Detail: Die Ausgeglichenheit
Die Ausgeglichenheit is a feminine noun. Abstract nouns ending in -heit are almost always feminine in German.
It is primarily used in the singular because it describes a state. A plural form is very uncommon and usually avoided.
Declension (Singular)
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Ausgeglichenheit |
| Genitive | der | Ausgeglichenheit |
| Dative | der | Ausgeglichenheit |
| Accusative | die | Ausgeglichenheit |
Example Sentences
- Ihre Ausgeglichenheit in stressigen Situationen ist bewundernswert.
Her composure in stressful situations is admirable. - Nach dem Urlaub fand er zu seiner inneren Ausgeglichenheit zurück.
After the vacation, he found his inner balance again. - Die finanzielle Ausgeglichenheit des Unternehmens ist gefährdet.
The financial stability of the company is at risk. - Yoga und Meditation können zur Ausgeglichenheit beitragen.
Yoga and meditation can contribute to equilibrium/balance.
💡 How to use Ausgeglichenheit?
Die Ausgeglichenheit is often used in contexts related to personal traits, psychological well-being, or stable states.
- Personality: Describes a person who is calm, serene, and not easily irritated. (Seine Ausgeglichenheit macht ihn zu einem angenehmen Kollegen. - His even temper makes him a pleasant colleague.)
- Psychology/Emotion: Refers to a state of inner peace and harmony, often the goal of relaxation techniques. (Sie strebt nach mehr Ausgeglichenheit in ihrem Leben. - She strives for more balance in her life.)
- Finance/Economy: Can refer to a balanced budget or a stable economic situation. (Die Ausgeglichenheit des Haushalts ist ein wichtiges politisches Ziel. - The balance of the budget is an important political goal.)
- Nature/Ecology: Describes the equilibrium in an ecosystem. (Die Ausgeglichenheit der Natur ist empfindlich. - The balance of nature is delicate.)
Compared to Gleichgewicht (equilibrium, balance), Ausgeglichenheit often emphasizes the aspect of inner calm and emotional stability more strongly, while Gleichgewicht can be used more neutrally and broadly (e.g., also physically).
🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids
Article Mnemonic: Nouns ending in -heit are (almost always) feminine. Think of other words like Freiheit (freedom), Gesundheit (health), Schönheit (beauty) – they are all die. Therefore: die Ausgeglichenheit.
Meaning Mnemonic: Imagine scales (gleichen can relate to weighing/making equal). When something is aus-ge-glichen, it's balanced out, neither side is extreme. This leads to inner calm and stability – Ausgeglichenheit.
🔄 Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms (similar meaning):
- Gleichgewicht: General term for balance, equilibrium.
- Harmonie: Harmony, accord (often aesthetic or social).
- Ruhe: Calmness, quiet, peace.
- Gelassenheit: Composure, serenity, calmness (often a trait).
- Fassung: Composure, self-control (esp. in difficult situations).
- Besonnenheit: Prudence, level-headedness.
Antonyms (opposites):
- Unausgeglichenheit: Imbalance (direct opposite).
- Unruhe: Restlessness, agitation.
- Stress: Stress, tension.
- Launenhaftigkeit: Moodiness, capriciousness.
- Hektik: Haste, franticness.
- Ungleichgewicht: Imbalance, disequilibrium.
⚠️ Caution: While similar, nuances matter. Gelassenheit often refers more to a character trait, whereas Ausgeglichenheit can also describe a temporary state.
😄 A Little Joke
Warum ist ein Zen-Meister nie gestresst beim Jonglieren?
Weil er die perfekte Ausgeglichenheit zwischen Loslassen und Festhalten gefunden hat – besonders bei den Bällen!
(Why is a Zen master never stressed while juggling?
Because he has found the perfect balance (Ausgeglichenheit) between letting go and holding on – especially with the balls!)
✍️ Poem about Ausgeglichenheit
Die Waage schwankt, mal hin, mal her,
Das Leben fordert oft so sehr.
Doch findest du den Mittelpunkt,
Wo Lärm und Hast im Nichts versunkt,
Dann spürst du sie, so klar und rein,
Die Ausgeglichenheit kehrt ein.
Ein stiller See, kein Sturm, kein Wind,
So ist ein Herz, das Ruhe find't.
(The scale sways, now here, now there,
Life often demands so much care.
But if you find the center point,
Where noise and haste in naught are sunk,
Then you feel it, so clear and pure,
The balance/Equilibrium enters, sure.
A silent lake, no storm, no breeze,
So is a heart that finds its ease.)
🧩 Little Riddle
Ich bin kein Gewicht, doch bringe Balance.
Ich wohne im Geist, geb' Stress keine Chance.
Man sucht mich in Ruhe, in Mäßigung auch,
Bin fern von Extremen im Seelenrauch.
Wer bin ich? Lösung: Die Ausgeglichenheit
(I am not a weight, yet I bring balance.
I live in the mind, give stress no chance.
One seeks me in quiet, in moderation too,
Far from extremes in the soul's flue.
Who am I?
Answer: Die Ausgeglichenheit / Balance / Equilibrium / Composure)
🌐 Other Information
Word Composition (Wortzusammensetzung):
The word "Ausgeglichenheit" is composed of:
- aus-: Prefix, here meaning 'completely', 'to the end'.
- geglichen: Past participle of 'gleichen' (to make equal, to balance).
- -heit: Suffix used to form abstract feminine nouns from adjectives.
So it literally describes the state of 'being completely balanced out' or 'being fully in equilibrium'.
Cultural Significance: In many cultures and philosophies (e.g., Buddhism, Stoicism), Ausgeglichenheit is considered a desirable state or virtue.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Ausgeglichenheit?
The word "Ausgeglichenheit" is always feminine. The correct article is die. There is only this one form: die Ausgeglichenheit.