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Sorglosigkeit

carefreeness, light-hearted freedom from worry

noun ZORG-lo-zikh-kait Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Also means

carelessness, negligence (negative sense)

Usage Note

Sorglosigkeit can be either the blissful quality of childhood (kindliche Sorglosigkeit) or a criticism of reckless inattention to risks. Context determines the polarity; the same word appears in travel marketing and safety warnings.

Examples

"Die Sorglosigkeit der Jugendzeit war einer ständigen Anspannung gewichen."

Natural Translation

The carefreeness of youth had given way to a constant tension.

Literal Translation

The carefreeness of-the youth-time had a constant tension yielded-to.

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