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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Meanings
der Frieden
peace
A state of inner calm, quiet, and harmony; the absence of disturbance, conflict, or worries.
EXAMPLE
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.
der Frieden
peace
Harmonious coexistence in a community, family, or group without arguments and conflicts. Often used in the expression 'um des lieben Friedens willen' (for the sake of peace).
EXAMPLE
Um des lieben Friedens willen gab sie in der Diskussion nach.
For the sake of peace, she gave in during the discussion.
jemanden in Frieden lassen
to leave someone in peace
To not disturb or bother someone.
EXAMPLE
Lass mich bitte in Frieden, ich muss mich konzentrieren.
Please leave me in peace; I need to concentrate.
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 Ruhe
quiet / calm
Both Ruhe and Frieden can refer to a balanced inner state. Ruhe emphasizes that stress and excitement are subsiding; Frieden places more emphasis on having overcome conflict, worries, or inner struggles.
Frieden
Nach der Versöhnung findet sie wieder inneren Frieden.
After they reconciled, she found inner peace again.
Ruhe
Nach dem anstrengenden Gespräch braucht sie Ruhe, damit ihre Aufregung nachlässt.
After the difficult conversation, she needs some peace and quiet so that her agitation can subside.
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