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harmony
A state of peaceful, pleasant, and balanced living together or working together; concord and unity. This English spelling is often used in modern or marketing-oriented contexts instead of 'Harmonie' (harmony).
Nach dem langen Streit wünschten sich alle wieder mehr Harmony in der Familie.
After the long argument, everyone wanted more harmony in the family again.
harmony
In music, the sounding together of different tones to create an overall sound perceived as pleasant. Here too, the English spelling is sometimes used in certain contexts (e.g., band names, song titles).
Der Chor ist bekannt für seine perfekte vierstimmige Harmony.
The choir is known for its perfect four-part harmony.
The English spelling 'Harmony' is used in German as a deliberate stylistic choice to sound modern or international. You often find it in advertising, brand names, or pop culture. The usual German spelling is 'Harmonie' (harmony).
Die neue Wellness-Oase wirbt mit „Ruhe und Harmony“.
The new wellness oasis advertises with 'Ruhe und Harmony' (peace and harmony).
When it is about social peace, 'Harmony' is often used with verbs like 'schaffen' (to create), 'stören' (to disturb), or 'suchen' (to seek). The phrase 'in Harmony leben' (to live in harmony) is also common.
Nach dem Streit versuchten sie, wieder Harmony in der Gruppe zu schaffen.
After the argument, they tried to create harmony in the group again.
In a musical context, 'Harmony' describes the sounding together of tones. Typical adjectives here are 'perfekt' (perfect), 'wunderschön' (beautiful), or 'mehrstimmig' (multi-part/polyphonic).
Der Gesang der beiden Schwestern erzeugte eine wunderschöne Harmony.
The singing of the two sisters created a beautiful harmony.
harmony
Harmonie is the standard German term for peaceful accord. Harmony can express the same idea, but it is the English spelling and is used especially in modern or promotional contexts. In an ordinary German statement, Harmonie is therefore appropriate; in an advertising slogan, Harmony may be chosen deliberately.
Der neue Werbespruch verspricht mehr Harmony im Team.
The new advertising slogan promises more Harmony within the team.
Nach dem offenen Gespräch herrschte im Team wieder Harmonie.
After the open conversation, harmony returned to the team.
