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depression

/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/

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noun

Depression, Niedergeschlagenheit

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

Examples :

"Sarah's depression made it hard to enjoy her usual school activities and look forward to the future. "

Sarahs Depression erschwerte es ihr, ihre üblichen schulischen Aktivitäten zu genießen und sich auf die Zukunft zu freuen.

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Senke, Vertiefung

An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.

Examples :

"The hiking trail descended into a depression, and we had to carefully watch our footing. "

Der Wanderweg führte in eine Senke hinab, und wir mussten sorgfältig auf unseren Tritt achten.

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Depression, Niedergeschlagenheit

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a period of unhappiness or low morale which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.

Examples :

"After failing several important exams, Sarah experienced a period of depression, lasting over a month, that included thoughts of harming herself. "

Nachdem Sarah mehrere wichtige Prüfungen nicht bestanden hatte, erlebte sie eine über einen Monat andauernde Phase der Depression, die Gedanken an Selbstverletzung beinhaltete.

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Tiefdruckgebiet

An area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes.

Examples :

"The weather forecast predicted a strong depression, which meant we might get heavy rain and wind all day. "

Die Wettervorhersage sagte ein starkes Tiefdruckgebiet voraus, was bedeutete, dass wir den ganzen Tag über starken Regen und Wind bekommen könnten.

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Rezession, Wirtschaftskrise

A period of major economic contraction.

Examples :

"The recent depression significantly impacted the local economy, causing many businesses to close. "

Die jüngste Rezession hat die lokale Wirtschaft erheblich beeinträchtigt und viele Unternehmen zur Schließung gezwungen.

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Rezession

Four consecutive quarters of negative, real GDP growth. See NBER.

Examples :

"The Great Depression was the worst financial event in US history."

Die Weltwirtschaftskrise war das schlimmste finanzielle Ereignis in der Geschichte der USA.

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Senkung, Absenkung

The act of lowering or pressing something down.

Examples :

"Depression of the lever starts the machine."

Die Absenkung des Hebels startet die Maschine.

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Absinken, Verringerung

A lowering, in particular a reduction in a particular biological variable or the function of an organ, in contrast to elevation.

Examples :

"The patient's blood pressure showed a significant depression after the medication. "

Der Blutdruck des Patienten zeigte nach der Medikamentengabe einen deutlichen Abfall.

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