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peace negotiation
Talks between parties to a conflict with the aim of ending a war or armed conflict and concluding a peace treaty. The word is mostly used in the plural.
Die Friedensverhandlungen zwischen den beiden Ländern dauerten mehrere Monate.
The peace negotiations between the two countries lasted several months.
The word is a compound of 'der Frieden' (peace), with the linking -s in 'Friedens-', and 'die Verhandlung' (negotiation). So it literally means a negotiation for peace.
Die Hoffnung auf eine erfolgreiche Friedensverhandlung ist groß.
The hope for a successful peace negotiation is great.
Since it is usually a long process with many talks, the word is almost always used in the plural: 'die Friedensverhandlungen' (peace negotiations).
Die Friedensverhandlungen wurden nach monatelangen Gesprächen erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
The peace negotiations were successfully concluded after months of talks.
Common verbs in this context are 'Friedensverhandlungen führen' (to conduct peace negotiations), 'aufnehmen' (to begin/resume), or 'abbrechen' (to break off).
Beide Seiten waren bereit, Friedensverhandlungen aufzunehmen.
Both sides were ready to begin peace negotiations.
negotiation / trial
'die Verhandlung' and 'die Friedensverhandlung' both refer to talks in which parties want to find a solution. 'Verhandlung' is the more general word. It fits politics, work, contracts, or business deals. 'Friedensverhandlung' is a specific type of negotiation: it is about war or an armed conflict, and the goal is peace. The words can be confused because peace negotiations are also negotiations. If it is not about war or peace, 'Verhandlung' is the appropriate word.
Die Friedensverhandlungen wurden fortgesetzt, weil beide Seiten den Krieg beenden wollten.
The peace negotiations continued because both sides wanted to end the war.
Nach zwei Stunden Verhandlung einigten sich die Firmen auf einen neuen Preis.
After two hours of negotiation, the companies agreed on a new price.