entspannen
to relax
English translations
- 01
relax
- 02
unwind
- 03
rest
Word details
- German meaning
- 'Entspannen' bedeutet, sich zu beruhigen und Stress abzubauen.
- English meaning
- to relax
- Synonym
- ausruhen, relaxen
- German example
- Ich entspanne mich gerne mit einem guten Buch.
- English example
- I like to relax with a good book.
- Auxiliary Verb
- haben
- Present
- ich entspanne du entspannst er/sie/es ich entspannt wir entspannen ihr entspannet sie entspannen
- Past Participle
- ich habe entspannt du hast entspannt er/sie/es hat entspannt wir haben entspannt ihr habt entspannt sie haben entspannt
- Past
- ich entspannte du entspanntest er/sie/es entspannte wir entspannten ihr entspanntet sie entspannten
Related words
- Behaglichkeit
Comfort describes a feeling of warmth, coziness, and well-being.
- Rockmusik
Rock music is a genre of music that developed in the 1950s and is characterized by strong beats, electric guitars, and often vocals with a protest character.
- Lavendelwasser
Lavender water
- Seerosenteich
A lily pond is a pond on which water lilies grow. It is often a quiet, idyllic place.
- Gönnung
indulgence, treat
- Badesalz
bath salt
- chillend
Chilling
- Trainingsanzug
Tracksuit
- Ausgleichsspaziergang
Relaxation walk
- massieren
to massage
- aufatmen
To breathe a sigh of relief means to be relieved after a difficult or tense situation is over.
- ausruhen
Rest
- aalen
To bask
- abspannen
“To unwind” means to relax, rest, or chill out in order to relieve stress.
- auflockern
To loosen up
- abregen
To calm down means to relax or become less agitated, often after an exciting or stressful situation.
- saunen
Sauna
- zurücklehnen
to lean back
- wohltuend
soothing
- erholen
to recover, to relax
- geruhsam
peaceful
- abschalten
to switch off, to relax
- Sauna
Sauna
- relaxen
To relax
- Wanne
Bathtub
- FKK
Naturism, nudism
- Päuschen
Short break, little pause
- Fussbank
A footstool is a small piece of furniture on which you can place your feet to sit more comfortably.
- Joga
Yoga
- Muschilecken
Cozy nook, quiet corner
- chillen
To chill
- saunieren
to take a sauna
- lockern
To loosen
- sonnenbaden
To sunbathe
- herunterkommen
To calm down
- ambient
Ambient
- lauwarm
Lukewarm means neither cold nor hot, but a temperature in between, pleasantly warm.
- unkompliziert
Uncomplicated
- kommod
Kommod means comfortable, pleasant, or cozy.
- meditativ
Meditative means tending to induce reflection or creating a relaxing, contemplative atmosphere.
- Unterhaltung
Conversation
- Wohnzimmer
Living room
- Meditation
Meditation is a spiritual or relaxing practice where you focus on a specific point to calm the mind.
- Klassik
Classical music, classicism
- Lounge
Lounge
- Kaminecke
A fireplace corner is a cozy corner in a room that is located near a fireplace and invites you to relax.
- Kuscheldecke
Comfort blanket
- Urlaubstag
Day off
- Grünfläche
Green space
Example sentences with “entspannen”
Ich möchte mich am Wochenende richtig entspannen. (I want to truly relax on the weekend.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'entspannen' a reflexive verb?
Yes, when referring to yourself, it is used reflexively: 'sich entspannen'.