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psychisch
psychological
Relating to a person's soul, mind, or psyche; mental, emotional.
example
Langanhaltender Stress kann eine große psychische Belastung sein.
Long-term stress can be a major psychological burden.
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Meanings
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Word family
The adjective 'psychisch' (psychological/mental) comes directly from the noun 'die Psyche' (the psyche, the soul, the mind). It describes everything that has to do with a person's mental or emotional state.
EXAMPLE
Die Prüfung erzeugte bei ihm großen psychischen Druck.
The exam put him under great psychological pressure.
Typical collocations
'Psychisch' (psychological/mental) is very often used in fixed combinations. Typical examples are 'psychische Gesundheit' (mental health), 'psychische Belastung' (psychological burden/stress), 'psychische Probleme' (mental health problems), and 'psychische Erkrankung' (mental illness).
EXAMPLE
Er leidet an einer schweren psychischen Erkrankung.
He suffers from a serious mental illness.
Usage context
This word is mainly used in contexts dealing with health, well-being, and medicine. It often has a rather formal or technical character.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Unfall erhielt er psychische Betreuung.
After the accident, he received psychological support.
Compare with
psychisch vs inner
inner
'inner' and 'psychisch' can both have to do with a person's mental or emotional state. 'inner' often sounds more personal and general; it describes what someone feels or thinks inside. 'psychisch' is more precise when talking about the psyche, stress, or health. You often hear it in medical or more serious contexts. In everyday language, for example, you say 'innere Ruhe' (inner calm), but for problems or stress, you are more likely to say 'psychische Belastung' (psychological strain).
psychisch
Die lange Pflege der Eltern war für sie psychisch sehr schwer.
Taking care of her parents for so long was very hard on her psychologically.
inner
Vor dem Gespräch versucht er, seine innere Ruhe zu behalten.
Before the conversation, he tries to keep his inner calm.
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