psychological / emotional
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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.
mental / spiritual
Geistig and seelisch can both describe a non-physical impairment. Geistig refers particularly to thinking, the intellect, and intellectual abilities, while seelisch focuses more on feelings and psychological experience. Choose geistig for problems with thinking and seelisch for emotional consequences.
Nach dem Unfall hatte er seelische Probleme und fühlte sich lange traurig und ängstlich.
After the accident, he had emotional problems and felt sad and anxious for a long time.
Nach dem Unfall hatte er geistige Probleme und konnte sich nur schwer konzentrieren.
After the accident, he had mental problems and found it difficult to concentrate.
