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.'
example
Nach einer Stunde Yoga fühle ich mich wieder total balance.
After an hour of yoga, I feel totally balanced again.
Usage tips
Sentence structure: predicative only
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.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Urlaub bin ich endlich wieder ganz balance.
After the vacation, I am finally completely balanced again.
Register: colloquial
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.
EXAMPLE
Ich bin heute nicht so balance, ich hatte zu viel Stress.
I'm not that balanced today; I've had too much stress.
Derived from a noun
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.
EXAMPLE
Es ist wichtig, die Balance zwischen Arbeit und Freizeit zu finden.
It is important to find the balance between work and free time.
Compare with
near_synonym
Balance vs stabil
stable
'stabil' and 'die Balance' can both have to do with a state that does not lose its balance. 'stabil' is the normal word for something that is secure, steady, or not easily disturbed. It fits situations, systems, feelings, and also objects. 'die Balance' is used adjectivally here very rarely and means more that someone is internally or externally in balance. In normal German, people usually say 'in Balance' (in balance) or 'ausgeglichen' (balanced). That is why 'stabil' is much more natural when describing a secure state in general.
Balance
Nach dem Gespräch wirkte Frau Hofmann wieder mehr in Balance.
After the conversation, Ms. Hofmann seemed more in balance again.
stabil
Nach dem schwierigen Monat ist ihre Stimmung wieder stabil.
After the difficult month, her mood is stable again.