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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.
Collocations
im Frieden lebento live in peaceden Frieden störento disturb the peaceFrieden schließento make peace
Related Phrases
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
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