gelassen
Translation
calm, composed, serene, unruffled
Examples
Er bleibt auch in Stresssituationen gelassen.
He remains calm even in stressful situations.
Sie hat eine sehr gelassene Ausstrahlung.
She has a very calm aura.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicate: ((subject)) + sein/bleiben + gelassen He is very calm.
as an attribute: gelassen + ((noun)) She is a calm person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ruhig, entspannt; Antonyms: nervös, gestresst, aufgeregt
Etymology
From the past participle of 'lassen' (to let, to leave). The sense comes from 'letting things be'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'lassen' (leave) your worries behind, which makes you 'gelassen' (calm).