Frieden

/ˈfʁiːdn̩/
peace

Wir wünschen euch allen Frieden und Glück.

We wish you all peace and happiness.


formal

A state of tranquility or quiet, free from disturbance or conflict.

Nach Jahren des Krieges sehnten sich die Menschen nach Frieden.

After years of war, people longed for peace.

Often used in political, social, or personal contexts to describe harmony.

Law
formal

The absence of war or violence.

Der Vertrag sichert den Frieden zwischen den beiden Ländern.

The treaty ensures peace between the two countries.

Commonly used in international law and diplomacy.

informal

Inner calm or mental serenity.

Sie fand Frieden in der Meditation.

She found peace in meditation.

Refers to emotional or spiritual calmness.

Related Phrases

Frieden schaffen ohne Waffenphrase
to create peace without weapons

Pro Tip

Common Mistake

Avoid confusing 'Frieden' with 'Ruhe' (quiet/rest). While related, 'Frieden' implies harmony or absence of conflict, not just noise reduction.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

In German, 'Frieden' is always capitalized as it is a noun.

Word Origin

From Old High German 'fridu', related to Old English 'frith' (peace, safety). Originally meant 'protection, refuge' before evolving to denote 'peace' in the modern sense.

Usage Notes

Used in both abstract and concrete contexts. In legal terms, often paired with 'Vertrag' (treaty) or 'Abkommen' (agreement).

Word Breakdown

Fried-
peace, safety
root
+
-en
noun suffix
suffix
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