Seelenruhe

inner peace, equanimity

noun ZAY-len-roo-e Rare

Also means

calmness of soul

Usage Note

Seelenruhe describes deep, unshakeable inner calm. In aller Seelenruhe is an idiom meaning calmly, unhurriedly — sometimes implying maddening composure: Er aß in aller Seelenruhe weiter — he calmly went on eating.

Examples

"Sie nähte in aller Seelenruhe, während das Chaos um sie tobte."

Natural Translation

She sewed in complete calm while chaos raged around her.

Literal Translation

She sewed in all soul-calm while the chaos raged around her.

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