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peace
A state without war or armed conflicts, especially between states or peoples. This form is often used in an elevated, solemn, or poetic context.
Nach langen Verhandlungen wurde endlich der Friede zwischen den beiden Ländern wiederhergestellt.
After long negotiations, peace between the two countries was finally restored.
peace
A state of inner calm, serenity, and balance; emotional harmony.
Nach einem langen Spaziergang im Wald fand er seinen inneren Frieden wieder.
After a long walk in the forest, he found his inner peace again.
peace
A harmonious, undisturbed coexistence in a community, for example in a family or among neighbors.
Um des lieben Friedens willen gab sie in dem Streit nach.
For the sake of peace, she gave in during the argument.
peace and harmony
An idiom that describes a superficial, often deceptive or naive harmony that ignores problems.
Nach außen hin war alles perfekt, aber hinter der Fassade herrschte nicht nur Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen.
From the outside, everything looked perfect, but behind the facade it was not all peace and harmony.
The form 'der Friede' (peace, with '-e' in the nominative) is mainly used in an elevated, solemn, or poetic style. You often find it in literature, speeches, or religious texts.
Der Dichter schrieb über den ewigen Frieden der Natur.
The poet wrote about the eternal peace of nature.
Although the nominative is 'der Friede' (peace), in most cases (dative, accusative) and in many fixed expressions the form 'Frieden' is used. This form is part of the word's declension.
Lass mich bitte in Frieden arbeiten!
Please let me work in peace!
In a political context, the most important phrases are 'Frieden schließen' (to make peace/end a war) and 'den Frieden wahren' or 'sichern' (to preserve or secure peace/avoid conflicts).
Die Diplomaten arbeiteten hart, um den Frieden zu wahren.
The diplomats worked hard to preserve peace.
When it is about emotional calm, the most common combination is 'seinen inneren Frieden finden' (to find one's inner peace). The adjective 'innerer' (inner) is a clear signal for this meaning.
Nach der Trennung brauchte er lange, um seinen inneren Frieden wiederzufinden.
After the breakup, it took him a long time to find his inner peace again.
The idiom 'um des lieben Friedens willen' (for the sake of peace) means that you avoid an argument by giving in, even if you disagree. It is often used to preserve harmony.
Ich habe ihm zugestimmt, einfach nur um des lieben Friedens willen.
I agreed with him simply for the sake of peace.
The expression 'Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen' (literally: peace, joy, pancakes; meaning: all peace and harmony) is almost always used ironically. It describes a superficial harmony that ignores real problems or conflicts.
Auf ihrem Instagram-Profil sieht alles nach Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen aus, aber die Realität ist anders.
On her Instagram profile, everything looks like peace and harmony, but the reality is different.
quiet / calm
Ruhe and Friede can both describe a balanced inner state. Ruhe mainly emphasizes the absence of stress and excitement, while Friede highlights a deeper sense of emotional harmony. Ruhe is therefore the better choice for simply being left undisturbed.
Nachdem sie den Streit innerlich losgelassen hat, kehrt seelischer Friede ein.
After letting go of the argument emotionally, she finds inner peace.
Nach dem stressigen Gespräch braucht sie Ruhe, damit die Aufregung nachlässt.
After the stressful conversation, she needs some quiet so her agitation can subside.
