seelischer

Seelischer is a German adjective meaning pertaining to the soul, the inner life, or psychological aspects. Derived from Seele (soul) plus the suffix -isch, it is used to describe mental or emotional dimensions rather than physical ones. In English, it is commonly translated as psychological, emotional, or spiritual, depending on context. The term appears in psychology, medicine, philosophy, and literature, as well as in everyday speech, to refer to inner states, feelings, or well-being.

Usage and examples include phrases such as seelische Gesundheit (mental health), seelischer Zustand (mental state), seelische Belastung (emotional burden), and seelische Stärke (emotional resilience). Grammatically, seelischer is the attributive form used before masculine singular nouns; other inflected forms cover feminine and neuter as well as plural: seelische (feminine singular/plural), seelisches (neuter singular). The presence of a definite or indefinite article influences the ending, for example der seelische Zustand or ein seelischer Zustand. In contrast to related terms, seelisch emphasizes inner emotional life, while geistig can refer more to intellect or spirit, and körperlich to the physical body.

In cultural and academic contexts, seelischer often appears alongside discussions of mental health, emotional life, and spirituality, reflecting the distinction between inner experience and external, measurable phenomena. The term remains a common descriptor in German-language discourse about well-being and the human psyche.