gelassen
Translation
calm, composed, serene, easygoing
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
Derived from the past participle of 'lassen' (to let, to leave). The meaning comes from the idea of 'letting things be'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'lassen' (letting) go of stress to become 'gelassen' (calm).