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der Frieden
peace
A state in which there is no war or armed conflict between countries, peoples, or groups.
example
Nach langen Verhandlungen wurde endlich Frieden geschlossen.
After long negotiations, peace was finally made.
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Usage tips
Word family
The noun 'der Frieden' (peace) is the root of the adjective 'friedlich' (peaceful). When a situation or person is 'friedlich', it is characterized by calm and harmony.
EXAMPLE
Die Demonstration verlief friedlich und ohne Gewalt.
The demonstration was peaceful and without violence.
Use in the singular
'Frieden' (peace) is an abstract noun and is used almost exclusively in the singular. Even when talking about different peace processes, the word usually remains singular.
EXAMPLE
Alle hoffen auf Frieden in der Region.
Everyone is hoping for peace in the region.
Typical collocations
In a political context, 'Frieden' (peace) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical expressions are 'Frieden schließen' (to make peace), 'Frieden stiften' (to create peace / act as a peacemaker), or 'den Frieden sichern' (to secure peace).
EXAMPLE
Die beiden Länder haben nach jahrelangen Konflikten endlich Frieden geschlossen.
After years of conflict, the two countries finally made peace.
Inner state
When it is about inner calm, 'Frieden' (peace) is often used with the verb 'finden' (to find) or in the expression 'mit sich selbst im Frieden sein' (to be at peace with oneself). Another fixed expression is 'mit etwas Frieden schließen' (to make peace with something), which means to accept a difficult situation.
EXAMPLE
Er hat lange gebraucht, um mit seiner Vergangenheit Frieden zu schließen.
It took him a long time to make peace with his past.
Fixed expression
The expression 'um des lieben Friedens willen' (for the sake of peace) means that you avoid an argument by giving in. Pay attention to the genitive 'des lieben Friedens' in this fixed idiom.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe nichts mehr gesagt, einfach um des lieben Friedens willen.
I didn't say anything more, simply for the sake of peace.
Accusative construction
The idiom 'jemanden in Frieden lassen' (to leave someone in peace) always requires an accusative object. It is a direct request not to bother a person any further.
EXAMPLE
Kannst du mich bitte in Frieden lassen? Ich habe viel zu tun.
Can you please leave me in peace? I have a lot to do.
Compare with
Frieden vs Krieg
war
'der Krieg' and 'der Frieden' are direct opposites. 'Krieg' means an armed conflict between countries, peoples, or groups. 'Frieden' means the state in which there is no such war. Both words are often used in political or historical contexts. In short: in war, groups fight against each other; in peace, this armed conflict has ended or is absent.
Frieden
Nach langen Verhandlungen hoffen die Menschen endlich auf Frieden.
After long negotiations, people are finally hoping for peace.
Krieg
Viele Familien mussten während des Krieges ihre Heimat verlassen.
Many families had to leave their homeland during the war.
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