German NOUN B2 Rank 4245

das Gleichgewicht

balance / equilibrium

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Gleichgewicht vs Balance

balanced

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.

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Gleichgewicht

Nach dem Streit fand sie langsam ihr inneres Gleichgewicht wieder.

After the argument, she slowly regained her inner balance.

Balance

Nach dem Streit fand sie langsam wieder in Balance.

After the argument, she slowly got back into balance.

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