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die Friedenszeit
peacetime
A period during which a country or region is not involved in a war.
example
In Friedenszeiten wurde die alte Festung als Museum genutzt.
In peacetime, the old fortress was used as a museum.
die Friedenszeit
peacetime
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is made up of 'der Frieden' (peace) and 'die Zeit' (time), connected by an 's'. It literally means 'time of peace'.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem langen Krieg sehnten sich die Menschen nach einer Friedenszeit.
After the long war, people longed for a time of peace.
Use in the plural
This word is very often used in the plural with the preposition 'in': 'in Friedenszeiten' (in times of peace / in peacetime). This is used to speak generally about periods without war. The singular 'in der Friedenszeit' (in the peacetime period) refers to a specific, concrete era.
EXAMPLE
In Friedenszeiten blühen Handel und Kultur auf.
In peacetime, trade and culture flourish.
Context
'Friedenszeit' (peacetime) is mainly used in historical, political, or military contexts to describe a period without armed conflicts.
EXAMPLE
Die Armee hat auch in Friedenszeiten wichtige Aufgaben.
The army has important duties even in peacetime.
Compare with
Friedenszeit vs Frieden
peace
'der Frieden' and 'die Friedenszeit' are closely connected when it comes to war and the absence of war. 'Frieden' describes the state itself: there is no war. 'Friedenszeit' describes the period during which this state exists. Learners may confuse the words because both express the opposite of war. A practical tip: 'Frieden' is the state, while 'Friedenszeit' is the span of time.
Friedenszeit
In der Friedenszeit konnten die Kinder wieder ohne Angst zur Schule gehen.
In peacetime, the children could go to school again without fear.
Frieden
Viele Menschen wünschen sich Frieden, weil der Krieg schon zu lange dauert.
Many people wish for peace because the war has already gone on for too long.
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