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vitality
The life force, energy, and liveliness of a person, animal, or plant. It describes a state of health, strength, and activity.
Trotz ihres hohen Alters hat sie ihre beeindruckende Vitalität bewahrt.
Despite her advanced age, she has preserved her impressive vitality.
The ending '-ität' forms an abstract noun, similar to '-heit' or '-keit'. 'Vitalität' (vitality) is derived from the adjective 'vital' (lively, full of life).
Um vital zu bleiben, treibt er jeden Tag Sport.
To stay vital, he does sports every day.
'Vitalität' (vitality) is often combined with verbs that describe or change a state. Typical phrases are 'Vitalität besitzen' (to possess vitality), 'seine Vitalität bewahren' (to preserve one's vitality), 'an Vitalität gewinnen' (to gain vitality), or 'an Vitalität verlieren' (to lose vitality).
Durch die gesunde Ernährung hat er an Vitalität gewonnen.
Through a healthy diet, he has gained vitality.
The word 'Vitalität' (vitality) is used mainly in elevated written language and in contexts related to health, biology, or psychology.
Die Studie untersucht die Vitalität von Bäumen in städtischen Gebieten.
The study examines the vitality of trees in urban areas.
energy
Energie refers to the physical or mental strength someone can put into an activity. Vitalität describes a more comprehensive state of health, strength, and liveliness. Energie is appropriate for the strength needed for a specific task; Vitalität describes the general impression of a person's vitality.
Auch im hohen Alter beeindruckt sie beim Sport durch ihre Vitalität.
Even at an advanced age, she impresses people with her vitality when she exercises.
Trotz des langen Arbeitstags hat sie noch genug Energie für den Sport.
Despite the long workday, she still has enough energy for exercise.
