Das Gleichgewicht
Example: Das Gleichgewicht der Kräfte entscheidet über den Ausgang des Konflikts.
Definition
"Das Gleichgewicht" refers to a state of balance or equilibrium where opposing forces or elements are evenly matched, ensuring stability. For example, "Das Gleichgewicht der Kräfte entscheidet über den Ausgang des Konflikts" means the balance of power determines the outcome of the conflict.
Etymology
The word "das Gleichgewicht" comes from the German words "gleich," meaning equal or same, and "Gewicht," meaning weight. It originally described the equal distribution of weight and has since been extended metaphorically to mean balance or equilibrium in various contexts.
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"Das Gleichgewicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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