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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
'der Frieden' and 'die Eintracht' both describe good, calm coexistence without arguments. 'Frieden' is more general and can be used in many situations, for example in a family, between neighbors, or even between countries. 'Eintracht' places more emphasis on people truly sticking together and being in agreement. The word sounds somewhat more elevated and is used less often in everyday speech. If you simply want to say that there is no argument, 'Frieden' is more natural. If you want to emphasize harmony and solidarity, 'Eintracht' fits.
In der kleinen Dorfgemeinschaft leben die Menschen seit Jahren in Eintracht.
In the small village community, people have lived in harmony for years.
Herr Müller möchte bei der Arbeit Frieden mit seiner Kollegin halten.
Mr. Müller wants to keep the peace with his colleague at work.