Die Depression
Example: Viele Menschen leiden still unter einer schweren Depression.
Definition
"Die Depression" refers to a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities. It can significantly affect a person's emotional and physical well-being, often requiring professional treatment.
Etymology
The word "die Depression" comes from the Latin 'depressio,' meaning 'a pressing down.' It entered German to describe a state of lowered mood or spirit. Did you know? The term was originally used in medicine and economics before becoming widely associated with mental health.
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"Die Depression" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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