ausgeglichen
balanced
Describes a person who is inwardly calm, emotionally stable, and not prone to extreme moods.
EXAMPLE
Trotz des Stresses im Job wirkt sie immer sehr ausgeglichen.
Despite the stress at work, she always seems very balanced.
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Meanings
ausgeglichen
balanced
Describes a state in which two sides or values are equal, as with a budget, an account balance, or a game score.
EXAMPLE
Dank der Sparmaßnahmen ist der Haushalt für dieses Jahr ausgeglichen.
Thanks to the cost-saving measures, the budget for this year is balanced.
ausgeglichen
balanced
Describes something that contains a good and healthy mix of different elements, for example a diet or lifestyle.
EXAMPLE
Eine ausgeglichene Ernährung ist wichtig für die Gesundheit.
A balanced diet is important for health.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Ausgeglichen' (balanced) is the past participle of the verb 'ausgleichen' (to balance out). The basic idea is always that something is brought into balance or a difference is eliminated.
EXAMPLE
Nach einem Streit haben sie ihre Meinungsverschiedenheiten wieder ausgeglichen.
After an argument, they settled their differences again.
Typical collocations
When referring to a person, 'ausgeglichen' (balanced) describes character. Typical combinations are 'ein ausgeglichener Mensch' (a balanced person), 'ein ausgeglichenes Gemüt' (a balanced temperament), or 'ausgeglichen wirken' (to seem balanced).
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein sehr ruhiger und ausgeglichener Kollege.
He is a very calm and balanced colleague.
Context: numbers & finances
You can recognize this meaning from the context of finances, sports, or other measurable things. Common combinations are 'ein ausgeglichener Haushalt' (a balanced budget), 'ein ausgeglichenes Konto' (a balanced account), or 'ein ausgeglichenes Spiel' (an evenly matched game).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Tor war der Spielstand wieder ausgeglichen.
After the goal, the score was tied again.
Context: health
In this meaning, it is about a good mix, not mathematical equality. The word is often found in combination with 'eine ausgeglichene Ernährung' (a balanced diet) or 'ein ausgeglichener Lebensstil' (a balanced lifestyle).
EXAMPLE
Für ein gesundes Leben ist ein ausgeglichener Lebensstil mit Sport und guter Ernährung wichtig.
For a healthy life, a balanced lifestyle with exercise and good nutrition is important.
Compare with
ausgeglichen vs ruhig
quiet / calm
Ruhig and ausgeglichen can describe a person without strong agitation. Ruhig may apply only to the current moment, while ausgeglichen usually refers to lasting inner balance and a stable mood. Use ruhig for a single situation and ausgeglichen for a general characteristic.
ausgeglichen
Lea ist auch in stressigen Wochen ein ausgeglichener Mensch.
Even during stressful weeks, Lea is a balanced person.
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Obwohl die Prüfung schwierig war, blieb Lea im Raum ruhig.
Although the exam was difficult, Lea remained calm in the room.
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