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harmony
A state of peaceful and harmonious living or working together in a community, based on mutual agreement and solidarity.
In der Familie herrschte große Eintracht bei der Entscheidung.
There was great harmony in the family when making the decision.
The word is made up of 'ein' (unity) and 'Tracht'. Here, 'Tracht' is to be understood in an old meaning related to 'tragen' (to carry), meaning the shared carrying or pursuit of a goal.
Die Geschwister lösten das Problem in seltener Eintracht.
The siblings solved the problem in rare harmony.
The word 'Eintracht' (harmony) belongs to written language or an elevated style. It is often used in official or ceremonial contexts.
Der Vertrag wurde im Geiste der Eintracht und Zusammenarbeit unterzeichnet.
The treaty was signed in the spirit of harmony and cooperation.
'Eintracht' (harmony) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are 'Eintracht herrscht' (harmony prevails), 'in Eintracht leben' (to live in harmony), or 'Eintracht stiften' (to create harmony).
Nach dem Streit hofften alle, wieder Eintracht in der Gruppe zu stiften.
After the argument, everyone hoped to create harmony in the group again.
peace
Frieden and Eintracht can both refer to living together without conflict in a group. Frieden mainly emphasizes that no arguments arise, while Eintracht additionally emphasizes shared attitudes, agreement, and solidarity. Use „Frieden“ when there is simply an absence of conflict and „Eintracht“ when people are actively working together.
In der Familie herrscht Eintracht, weil alle ihre Pläne gemeinsam besprechen und unterstützen.
There is harmony in the family because everyone discusses and supports their plans together.
In der Familie herrscht Frieden, obwohl alle ihre eigenen Pläne verfolgen.
There is peace in the family, even though everyone is pursuing their own plans.
