beschaulich
idyllic
Calm, peaceful, and cozy; without any hustle and bustle and often with time for reflection or enjoyment.
EXAMPLE
Wir verbrachten einen beschaulichen Nachmittag am See.
We spent an idyllic afternoon by the lake.
beschaulich
idyllic / peaceful
beschaulich – beschaulicher – am beschaulichsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry beschaulich, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | beschaulich |
|---|---|
| comparative | beschaulicher |
| superlative | am beschaulichsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Typical collocations
'Beschaulich' (idyllic / peaceful) is often used with words for places, periods of time, and ways of life. Typical collocations include 'ein beschauliches Dorf' (an idyllic village), 'ein beschaulicher Abend' (a peaceful evening), 'ein beschauliches Leben' (an idyllic life), and 'eine beschauliche Atmosphäre' (a peaceful atmosphere).
EXAMPLE
Das beschauliche Dorf zieht jedes Jahr viele Besucher an.
The idyllic village attracts many visitors every year.
Typical contexts
In context, 'beschaulich' (idyllic / peaceful) often describes a daily routine, a place, or time spent together that is consciously enjoyed without stress. The word is especially suitable for situations in which people enjoy the peace and quiet or have time to reflect.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Umzug aufs Land genossen sie ihr beschauliches Leben.
After moving to the countryside, they enjoyed their idyllic life.
Style and register
'Beschaulich' (idyllic / peaceful) often has a somewhat literary feel and can express a calm, pleasant atmosphere. It therefore frequently appears in descriptions of landscapes, places, trips, or lifestyles.
EXAMPLE
Der Reiseführer beschreibt die Stadt als einen beschaulichen Ort am Fluss.
The guidebook describes the city as an idyllic place by the river.
In real life
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