depression
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depression
A serious mental illness characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, lack of drive, and other emotional and physical problems.
Er befindet sich wegen einer schweren Depression in therapeutischer Behandlung.
He is receiving therapeutic treatment for severe depression.
depression
In economics, a phase of especially weak economic activity, characterized by declining production, high unemployment, and low demand.
Die Weltwirtschaftskrise von 1929 ist das bekannteste Beispiel für eine globale Depression.
The Great Depression of 1929 is the best-known example of a global depression.
depression
In meteorology, an area of low air pressure that is often associated with bad weather such as rain and wind.
Eine atlantische Depression bringt in den nächsten Tagen unbeständiges Wetter nach Deutschland.
An Atlantic depression will bring unsettled weather to Germany over the next few days.
depression
In geography, a basin or area that lies significantly lower than the surrounding landscape.
Das Tote Meer liegt in einer tiefen geologischen Depression.
The Dead Sea lies in a deep geological depression.
Words ending in '-ion' are almost always feminine in German. So when you see this ending, you can use the article 'die' with a high degree of certainty.
Die Diskussion über das Thema war sehr intensiv.
The discussion about the topic was very intense.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Depression' (depression) from the context. Words like 'Patient' (patient), 'Therapie' (therapy), or 'psychisch' (psychological/mental) point to the illness. Terms like 'Wirtschaft' (economy), 'Markt' (market), or 'Arbeitslosigkeit' (unemployment) indicate the economic meaning.
Wegen seiner Depression kann er zurzeit nicht arbeiten.
Because of his depression, he currently cannot work.
In a psychological context, fixed prepositions are often used. You suffer 'an' einer Depression (from depression; dative) or fall 'in' eine Depression (into depression; accusative).
Viele Menschen leiden im Winter an einer saisonalen Depression.
Many people suffer from seasonal depression in winter.
In an economic context, 'die Große Depression' (the Great Depression) is a fixed term for the global economic crisis starting in 1929. Here, the term is used like a proper noun.
Die Große Depression hatte weltweite Auswirkungen.
The Great Depression had worldwide effects.
In weather reports, 'Depression' (depression) is a technical term for a low-pressure area. A geographic origin is often mentioned, for example 'eine atlantische Depression' (an Atlantic depression).
Eine isländische Depression sorgt für kühles Wetter.
An Icelandic depression is bringing cool weather.
blues
Both words can describe a sad mood. Der Blues is a colloquial term for a generally milder and temporary low mood, while Depression refers to a serious mental illness. The Blues is appropriate for a few bad days; when the problems are persistent and affect many areas of life, Depression is the more appropriate term.
Wegen ihrer anhaltenden Antriebslosigkeit und Interessenlosigkeit sprach die Ärztin von einer Depression.
Because of her persistent lack of energy and loss of interest, the doctor said she was suffering from depression.
Nach der Enttäuschung hatte er ein paar Tage den Blues.
After the disappointment, he had the blues for a few days.
