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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.
'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.
balance / equilibrium
'die Stabilität' and 'das Gleichgewicht' can both describe a secure or balanced state. 'Stabilität' emphasizes that something remains firm, reliable, or resilient and does not easily collapse. 'Gleichgewicht' emphasizes that different forces or sides are well balanced. With people, both can also refer to an emotional state. Learners may confuse the words because balance often creates stability. As a practical rule: 'Stabilität' fits more with security and lasting strength, while 'Gleichgewicht' fits more with balance.
Nach der Reparatur hat die Brücke wieder mehr Stabilität.
After the repair, the bridge has more stability again.
Auf dem schmalen Brett verliert sie kurz das Gleichgewicht.
On the narrow board, she briefly loses her balance.