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Lässigkeit

/ˈlɛsɪçkaɪ̯t/
noun★Intermediate— coolness, nonchalance
informal

A relaxed, carefree attitude or demeanor; coolness or nonchalance, often with a sense of style or effortless confidence.

Sie trug ihre Lässigkeit mit einem Lächeln.

She wore her coolness with a smile.

Er hat eine natürliche Lässigkeit, die viele bewundern.

He has a natural nonchalance that many admire.

💡

Often associated with a laid-back, stylish, or effortlessly confident personality.

Collocations

mit Lässigkeitwith nonchalancenatürliche Lässigkeitnatural coolness

Synonyms

GelassenheitCooleNonchalanceUnbekümmertheit

Antonyms

NervositätAnspannungHektik

Related Phrases

Lässig bleibenphrase
Stay cool

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The tone of 'Lässigkeit' can vary. In youth culture, it often implies stylish confidence, while in professional settings, it might suggest carelessness.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Misinterpretation

While 'Lässigkeit' can mean 'coolness,' it doesn't always imply admiration—context determines if it's positive or negative.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the adjective 'lässig' (careless, relaxed), which comes from the Middle High German 'læzic' (idle, lazy). The suffix '-keit' forms abstract nouns.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe a person's demeanor or attitude, especially in social or casual settings. Can be positive (confident, stylish) or negative (careless, indifferent) depending on context.

Word Breakdown

lässig
careless, relaxed
root
+
-keit
abstract noun suffix
suffix
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