friedvoll
peaceful
Characterized by peace; calm and free from conflict or violence.
EXAMPLE
Die Menschen lebten viele Jahre friedvoll miteinander.
The people lived peacefully together for many years.
friedvoll
peaceful
friedvoll – friedvoller – am friedvollsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry friedvoll, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | friedvoll |
|---|---|
| comparative | friedvoller |
| superlative | am friedvollsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Friedvoll' (peaceful) consists of the stem 'fried-' and the ending '-voll'. The ending '-voll' shows that something is strongly characterized by a particular quality.
EXAMPLE
Der See lag an diesem Morgen friedvoll im Sonnenlicht.
The lake lay peacefully in the sunlight that morning.
Typical collocations
'Friedvoll' (peaceful) is often used with words for places, moods, and relationships, for example 'friedvolle Atmosphäre' (peaceful atmosphere), 'friedvolle Stimmung' (peaceful mood), and 'friedvolles Zusammenleben' (peaceful coexistence).
EXAMPLE
Im Kloster herrschte eine friedvolle Atmosphäre.
There was a peaceful atmosphere in the monastery.
Usage context
The adjective often describes a situation, place, or life together in which calm and harmony are central. It is therefore especially well suited to descriptions of landscapes, celebrations, and social relationships.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Streit wünschten sich alle ein friedvolles Zusammenleben.
After the argument, everyone wished for peaceful coexistence.
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