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paradise
A place or state of extraordinary beauty, happiness, and peace. This meaning is often used figuratively.
Mit seinem weißen Sand und dem türkisen Wasser ist dieser Strand ein wahres Paradies.
With its white sand and turquoise water, this beach is a true paradise.
paradise
In many religions, especially Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, a holy place (such as the Garden of Eden) or the place where the souls of the righteous go after death.
Gläubige hoffen, nach dem Tod ins Paradies zu kommen.
Believers hope to go to paradise after death.
The figurative meaning can often be recognized by adjectives like 'wahres' (true), 'kleines' (little), or 'reinste' (pure). The religious meaning is signaled by words like 'Gott' (God), 'Seele' (soul), 'Tod' (death), or 'Glaube' (faith) in the context.
Für Bücherwürmer ist diese Bibliothek ein wahres Paradies.
For bookworms, this library is a true paradise.
The phrase 'ein Paradies für ...' (a paradise for ...) is used very frequently to express that a place is ideal for a certain group of people or a certain activity.
Die Insel ist ein Paradies für Taucher.
The island is a paradise for divers.
In the figurative meaning, it does not always have to refer to a place. A state of extreme happiness or a perfect situation can also be called 'Paradies' (paradise).
Nach der stressigen Woche war das ruhige Wochenende für sie das Paradies.
After the stressful week, the quiet weekend was paradise for her.
sky / heaven
Himmel and Paradies can both refer to a happy life after death. Himmel emphasizes the religious place where God lives. Paradies places more emphasis on perfect beauty, peace, and happiness, but it can also have a religious meaning.
Sie glaubt, dass ihre Seele nach dem Tod im Paradies vollkommenen Frieden finden wird.
She believes that after death her soul will find perfect peace in paradise.
Sie glaubt, dass ihre Seele nach dem Tod bei Gott im Himmel sein wird.
She believes that after death her soul will be with God in heaven.
