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Describes a person who is inwardly calm, emotionally stable, and not prone to extreme moods.
Trotz des Stresses im Job wirkt sie immer sehr ausgeglichen.
Despite the stress at work, she always seems very balanced.
'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.
Nach einem Streit haben sie ihre Meinungsverschiedenheiten wieder ausgeglichen.
After an argument, they settled their differences again.
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).
Er ist ein sehr ruhiger und ausgeglichener Kollege.
He is a very calm and balanced colleague.
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).
Nach dem Tor war der Spielstand wieder ausgeglichen.
After the goal, the score was tied again.
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).
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.
immediate / same
'gleich' and 'ausgeglichen' can both show that two sides or values are not different. 'gleich' directly describes that two things have the same value, rank, or status. 'ausgeglichen' is used more when there was previously a difference, a deficit, or an advantage, and in the end balance is restored, for example with an account, budget, or game score. Learners may confuse the words because both can express a tie or equal standing. 'gleich' is more general; 'ausgeglichen' emphasizes the state of balance.
Nach der letzten Zahlung ist das Konto wieder ausgeglichen.
After the last payment, the account is balanced again.
Nach dem Umtausch waren die beiden Beträge genau gleich.
After the exchange, the two amounts were exactly the same.