das Gleichgewicht
Translation
balance, equilibrium, poise
Examples
Er verlor das Gleichgewicht und fiel.
He lost his balance and fell.
Es ist wichtig, das Gleichgewicht zu halten.
It is important to keep your balance.
Das ökologische Gleichgewicht ist gestört.
The ecological balance is disturbed.
Grammar Patterns
das Gleichgewicht halten to keep one's balance He tries to keep his balance on the rope.
das Gleichgewicht verlieren to lose one's balance The ship lost its balance in the storm.
((et4)) aus dem Gleichgewicht bringen to throw sth./sb. off balance The bad news threw him off balance.
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Etymology
From 'gleich' (equal) and 'Gewicht' (weight). Literally 'equal weight', which creates balance.
Memory Tips
Picture a scale with equal weights on both sides, perfectly in balance.