seelisch

/ˈzeːlɪʃ/

adjective C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

mental, emotional
- Er leidet unter seelischen Problemen.
  
  He suffers from emotional problems.

seelisch is more about the soul or psyche, mental-emotional wellbeing; emotional is more general — both relate to "emotional."

seelisch is more about the soul or emotional aspect; mental is more general, cognitive or psychological.

Similar in other languages

French

Close — mental, emotional relates to psychic, psychological (psychique).

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Last updated 2026-09-24