die Verfassung
Translation
constitution, condition, state of mind, shape
Examples
Das Grundgesetz ist die Verfassung Deutschlands.
The Basic Law is Germany's constitution.
Er ist heute in guter körperlicher Verfassung.
He is in good physical shape today.
Sie war in keiner guten seelischen Verfassung.
She was not in a good state of mind.
Grammar Patterns
die Verfassung ((sth.gen)) the constitution of sth. This is the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany.
in guter/schlechter Verfassung sein to be in good/bad condition After the illness, he was in bad condition.
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Etymology
From the verb 'verfassen' (to write, to compose, to draft). A 'Verfassung' is something that has been 'composed' or 'drafted,' like a country's constitution or a person's condition.
Memory Tips
Think of how a country is 'composed' (its constitution) and how a person is 'composed' or put together (their physical/mental condition).