balanced
die Balance, die Balancen
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balanced
In colloquial language, used very rarely and almost exclusively predicatively as an adjective to describe a state of inner or outer balance. It means 'balanced' or 'in balance.'
Nach einer Stunde Yoga fühle ich mich wieder total balance.
After an hour of yoga, I feel totally balanced again.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Balancen |
| genitive | der Balance |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Balance | die Balancen |
| accusative | die Balance | die Balancen |
| dative | der Balance | den Balancen |
| genitive | der Balance | der Balancen |
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The adjective 'balance' (balanced) is used exclusively predicatively, that is, after verbs like 'sein' (to be), 'werden' (to become), or 'sich fühlen' (to feel). It cannot stand before a noun and is not declined.
Nach dem Urlaub bin ich endlich wieder ganz balance.
After the vacation, I am finally completely balanced again.
The use of 'balance' (balanced) as an adjective is very modern and colloquial. In formal or written contexts, it is unusual, and you would use 'ausgeglichen' (balanced) instead.
Ich bin heute nicht so balance, ich hatte zu viel Stress.
I'm not that balanced today; I've had too much stress.
This adjective is a modern, informal derivation of the much more common noun 'die Balance' (balance). It describes the state in which someone has found 'die Balance' (balance) or feels in equilibrium.
Es ist wichtig, die Balance zwischen Arbeit und Freizeit zu finden.
It is important to find the balance between work and free time.
balance / equilibrium
Gleichgewicht and Balance can both describe a balanced inner state. Gleichgewicht is the usual, neutral word, while Balance sounds more colloquial and modern and often emphasizes a balance that is consciously maintained. Use Gleichgewicht in standard language and Balance in more casual speech.
Nach dem Streit fand sie langsam wieder in Balance.
After the argument, she slowly got back into balance.
Nach dem Streit fand sie langsam ihr inneres Gleichgewicht wieder.
After the argument, she slowly regained her inner balance.
