Gefasstheit

composure, the state of being emotionally collected

noun ge-FAST-hite Rare

Usage Note

Gefasstheit is the noun from gefasst; it names the quality of remaining composed under pressure. It appears in journalistic descriptions of how public figures respond to tragedy or hardship: eine bewundernswerte Gefasstheit.

Examples

"Die Gefasstheit der Überlebenden beim Interview hat alle Zuschauer beeindruckt."

Natural Translation

The composure of the survivors during the interview impressed all viewers.

Literal Translation

The composure of-the survivors at-the interview has all viewers impressed.

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