composed
beherrscht – beherrschter – am beherrschtesten
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composed
Keeping one's own feelings and reactions under control and remaining calm outwardly. A person's behavior or way of expressing themselves can also be described this way.
Trotz der schweren Beleidigung blieb sie beherrscht und antwortete ruhig.
Despite the serious insult, she remained composed and replied calmly.
| basic form | beherrscht |
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| comparative | beherrschter |
| superlative | am beherrschtesten |
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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'Beherrscht' (composed) is the past participle of 'beherrschen' (to control) and is used here as an adjective. The phrase 'seine Gefühle beherrschen' (to control one's feelings) helps you remember it: A 'beherrschte' (composed) person does not show their feelings uncontrollably.
Obwohl er sehr enttäuscht war, wirkte er beherrscht.
Although he was very disappointed, he seemed composed.
A typical phrase is 'beherrscht bleiben' (to remain composed), especially during arguments, criticism, or provocations. With 'bleiben' (to remain), you emphasize that someone keeps control of their reactions even under pressure.
Auch als der Kunde laut wurde, blieb die Verkäuferin beherrscht.
Even when the customer became loud, the saleswoman remained composed.
'Beherrscht' (composed) often goes with 'Stimme' (voice) and 'Ton' (tone). The phrase 'mit beherrschter Stimme' (in a composed voice) describes how someone speaks without saying that the person is relaxed inside.
Mit beherrschter Stimme erklärte sie, wie sehr sie sich über sein Verhalten ärgerte.
In a composed voice, she explained how angry she was about his behavior.
