ADJECTIVE
gelassen/ɡəˈlasn̩/calm; relaxed; composed
gelassen is a German adjective that means calm, relaxed, or composed. It is pronounced /ɡəˈlasn̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gelassener" and "gelassensten".
Definitions
1.calm and composed, not easily upset or excited(personality/behavior)
a.describing a person who remains calm in difficult situations
Sie blieb in der stressigen Situation gelassen.—She remained calm in the stressful situation.
b.showing calmness in manner or action
Mit einer gelassenen Haltung begegnete er der Kritik.—He met the criticism with a composed attitude.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gelassen |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gelassener |
| Superlative | gelassensten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gelassen" mean in English?
- "gelassen" means calm, relaxed, or composed. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "gelassen"?
- "gelassen" is pronounced /ɡəˈlasn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "gelassen"?
- The comparative of "gelassen" is "gelassener" and the superlative is "gelassensten".
- What part of speech is "gelassen"?
- "gelassen" is a adjective in German.
