entspannt
Translation
relaxed, at ease, calm
Examples
Nach dem Urlaub fühle ich mich entspannt.
After the holiday, I feel relaxed.
Die Atmosphäre im Café war sehr entspannt.
The atmosphere in the café was very relaxed.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: ((to be)) + entspannt to be relaxed After yoga, I am always relaxed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: locker, gelassen; Antonyms: angespannt, gestresst
Etymology
Past participle of 'entspannen'. From 'ent-' (away, un-) + 'spannen' (to tense). Literally 'un-tensed'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-spanning' a tight rope. When it's 'ent-spannt', the tension is gone, and it's relaxed.