stabilisieren
to stabilize
To strengthen, secure, or bring something into or keep it in a stable, unchanging state.
EXAMPLE
Die Stützbalken sollen die alte Mauer stabilisieren.
The support beams are intended to stabilize the old wall.
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Meanings
sich stabilisieren
to stabilize
To reach a stable state; to become more solid or calm. This can refer to physical objects, economic situations, the weather, or a person's health condition.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Börsencrash hat sich der Markt langsam wieder stabilisiert.
After the stock market crash, the market slowly stabilized again.
stabilisieren
to stabilize
In a medical context, to treat a patient's condition so that vital functions such as blood pressure, pulse, and breathing reach a safe and steady range.
EXAMPLE
Die Ärzte versuchen, den Zustand des Verletzten zu stabilisieren.
The doctors are trying to stabilize the injured person's condition.
Usage tips
Word structure
The verb 'stabilisieren' (to stabilize) is derived from the adjective 'stabil' (stable). The ending '-isieren' is often used to form verbs from adjectives that mean 'to make something ...'.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Software soll das System stabilisieren.
The new software is intended to stabilize the system.
Usage pattern
This verb can be used transitively or reflexively. 'Etwas stabilisieren' (to stabilize something) means that a person or thing actively strengthens something else. 'Sich stabilisieren' (to stabilize) means that a state becomes more stable on its own.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung versucht, die Währung zu stabilisieren.
The government is trying to stabilize the currency.
Medical terminology
In the medical field, 'stabilisieren' (to stabilize) is a technical term. It means bringing a patient's vital functions, such as pulse and blood pressure, into a safe range.
EXAMPLE
Die Sanitäter konnten den Verletzten noch am Unfallort stabilisieren.
The paramedics were able to stabilize the injured person at the scene of the accident.
Typical collocations
When something 'sich stabilisiert' (stabilizes), the subjects are often abstract things. Typical combinations are: 'die Lage stabilisiert sich' (the situation stabilizes), 'die Preise stabilisieren sich' (prices stabilize), or 'der Zustand eines Patienten stabilisiert sich' (a patient's condition stabilizes).
EXAMPLE
Die Ärzte hoffen, dass sein Zustand sich bald stabilisiert.
The doctors hope that his condition will stabilize soon.
Compare with
stabilisieren vs erholen
to recover
When describing economic conditions, both words can refer to a positive development after a crisis. „Erholen“ emphasizes a return toward a better or normal state, while „stabilisieren“ focuses primarily on the end of further fluctuations. „Erholen“ is appropriate for a return to a better state, while „stabilisieren“ is more suitable when the focus is on greater calm and firmness.
stabilisieren
Nach dem starken Einbruch stabilisierten sich die Preise langsam wieder.
After the sharp drop, prices slowly began to stabilize.
erholen
Nach dem starken Einbruch erholten sich die Preise langsam wieder.
After the sharp drop, prices slowly began to recover.
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