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).
example
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.
Usage tips
Register and style
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).
EXAMPLE
Die neue Wellness-Oase wirbt mit „Ruhe und Harmony“.
The new wellness oasis advertises with 'Ruhe und Harmony' (peace and harmony).
Typical collocations
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.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Streit versuchten sie, wieder Harmony in der Gruppe zu schaffen.
After the argument, they tried to create harmony in the group again.
Musical context
In a musical context, 'Harmony' describes the sounding together of tones. Typical adjectives here are 'perfekt' (perfect), 'wunderschön' (beautiful), or 'mehrstimmig' (multi-part/polyphonic).
EXAMPLE
Der Gesang der beiden Schwestern erzeugte eine wunderschöne Harmony.
The singing of the two sisters created a beautiful harmony.
Compare with
antonym
Harmony vs Konflikt
conflict
'der Konflikt' and 'die Harmony' are opposites here. A conflict means an argument, tension, or opposing interests. 'Harmony' means a peaceful, pleasant state in which things or people fit well together. Important: in normal German, people usually say 'Harmonie'. The English form 'Harmony' is more likely to be seen in modern names, advertising, or special projects. In terms of meaning, 'Harmony' is the opposite of conflict: not an argument, but harmony.
Harmony
Das neue Wohnprojekt wirbt mit dem Namen „City Harmony“ für ein friedliches Zusammenleben.
The new housing project uses the name "City Harmony" to advertise peaceful living together.
Konflikt
Beim Termin sprechen die Nachbarn offen über den Konflikt.
At the appointment, the neighbors talk openly about the conflict.