Seelenstärke

inner strength, strength of soul

noun ZAY-len-shtaer-ke Rare

Also means

psychological resilience

Usage Note

Seelenstärke refers to a deep inner strength that allows a person to endure hardship with dignity. The compound Seelen- + Stärke is transparently German; it overlaps with Resilienz but is warmer and less clinical.

Examples

"Trotz der Schicksalsschläge zeigte sie eine bemerkenswerte Seelenstärke."

Natural Translation

Despite the blows of fate she showed a remarkable inner strength.

Literal Translation

Despite the fate-blows showed she a remarkable soul-strength.

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