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stability
The state of being firm and secure and not easily falling over, changing, or collapsing. Often refers to physical objects or structures.
Die Stabilität der alten Brücke muss regelmäßig überprüft werden.
The stability of the old bridge must be checked regularly.
stability
A state of consistency and reliability in a system, e.g. in politics, the economy, or personal relationships.
Politische Stabilität ist eine Voraussetzung für wirtschaftliches Wachstum.
Political stability is a prerequisite for economic growth.
stability
A person's psychological or emotional balance; the ability to deal with stress and crises.
Nach der schweren Zeit kämpfte sie um ihre emotionale Stabilität.
After the difficult period, she fought for her emotional stability.
'Stabilität' (stability) is the noun related to the adjective 'stabil' (stable). If something is 'stabil' (stable), then it has 'Stabilität' (stability).
Die Brücke ist sehr stabil gebaut. Ihre Stabilität ist beeindruckend.
The bridge is built very solidly. Its stability is impressive.
The suffix '-ität' forms nouns from adjectives, often from foreign-derived words. All these nouns are feminine (die) and describe a quality or a state.
Ähnliche Wörter sind Flexibilität, Qualität oder Aktivität.
Similar words are flexibility, quality, or activity.
In this meaning, 'Stabilität' (stability) is often connected with buildings or objects. People speak of the 'Stabilität eines Gebäudes' (stability of a building), 'einer Brücke' (of a bridge), or 'eines Regals' (of a shelf).
Der Ingenieur berechnete die Stabilität der gesamten Konstruktion.
The engineer calculated the stability of the entire structure.
In a figurative sense, 'Stabilität' (stability) is used for systems. Common combinations are 'politische Stabilität' (political stability), 'wirtschaftliche Stabilität' (economic stability), or 'die Stabilität der Preise' (price stability).
Die Regierung bemüht sich um wirtschaftliche Stabilität im Land.
The government is making efforts toward economic stability in the country.
When referring to people, one speaks of 'emotionale Stabilität' (emotional stability) or 'psychische Stabilität' (psychological stability). Verbs often used here are 'Stabilität finden' (to find stability), 'verlieren' (to lose), or 'bewahren' (to maintain).
Nach der Krise musste er seine emotionale Stabilität wiederfinden.
After the crisis, he had to regain his emotional stability.
safety / certainty / security
The Sicherheit of a political or economic system concerns protection from dangers and risks. Its Stabilität, by contrast, describes how consistent and reliable it remains despite disruptions. Measures against specific dangers increase Sicherheit; resilient structures strengthen Stabilität.
Größere Rücklagen erhöhen die Stabilität des Finanzsystems in einer Krise.
Larger reserves are increasing the financial system's stability during a crisis.
Neue Kontrollen erhöhen die Sicherheit des Finanzsystems vor Betrug.
New inspections are increasing the financial system's security against fraud.
