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psychological / emotional
Refers to a person's psyche, feelings, and mind, as opposed to the physical.
Stress kann sowohl körperliche als auch seelische Probleme verursachen.
Stress can cause both physical and psychological problems.
The adjective 'seelisch' (psychological / emotional) is derived directly from the noun 'die Seele' (the soul). It therefore describes everything that has to do with a person's soul, psyche, or feelings.
Nach der Trennung brauchte er Zeit, um sein seelisches Gleichgewicht wiederzufinden.
After the breakup, he needed time to regain his emotional balance.
'Seelisch' (psychological / emotional) is often used in fixed combinations. Common examples are 'seelische Gesundheit' (mental health), 'seelische Belastung' (emotional strain), 'seelischer Schmerz' (emotional pain), or 'seelische Unterstützung' (emotional support).
Langanhaltender Stress ist eine große seelische Belastung.
Long-lasting stress is a major emotional strain.
The adjective 'seelisch' (psychological / emotional) is very often used as the opposite of 'körperlich' (physical) to distinguish between psychological and physical aspects.
Die Krankheit hat sowohl körperliche als auch seelische Ursachen.
The illness has both physical and psychological causes.
inner
'inner' and 'seelisch' can both describe feelings and a person's inner life. 'inner' is broader and fits many personal states, thoughts, or feelings, for example 'innere Ruhe' (inner calm) or 'innerer Konflikt' (inner conflict). 'seelisch' puts stronger emphasis on the soul and feelings, often in contrast to the physical. It sounds somewhat more serious and is often used with pain, strain, or health. If you are talking generally about someone's inner life, 'inner' often fits; if you are talking about emotional strain or healing, 'seelisch' is more precise.
Die Trennung war für meinen Bruder seelisch sehr belastend.
The breakup was very emotionally stressful for my brother.
Am Montag fand er nach dem langen Wochenende wieder seine innere Ruhe.
On Monday, after the long weekend, he found his inner calm again.