reconciliation
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reconciliation
The restoration of a peaceful and friendly relationship between people or groups after an argument or conflict.
Nach dem langen Streit kam es endlich zur Versöhnung zwischen den beiden Brüdern.
After the long argument, there was finally reconciliation between the two brothers.
reconciliation
In a religious context, the restoration of the relationship between humans and God, often through the forgiveness of sins.
In der christlichen Theologie ist die Versöhnung der Menschheit mit Gott durch Jesus Christus ein zentraler Glaube.
In Christian theology, the reconciliation of humanity with God through Jesus Christ is a central belief.
'Die Versöhnung' (reconciliation) is the noun corresponding to the verb 'versöhnen' (to reconcile). The ending '-ung' is a very common way to form a feminine noun from a verb, describing the process or result of the action.
Nach dem Streit wollten sich die beiden Freunde wieder versöhnen.
After the argument, the two friends wanted to reconcile again.
To describe the process, the phrase 'es kommt zur Versöhnung' (reconciliation takes place) is often used. When naming the people involved, you use the preposition 'zwischen' (between) with the dative.
Es dauerte lange, bis es zur Versöhnung kam.
It took a long time before reconciliation took place.
Common verbs used with 'Versöhnung' (reconciliation) are 'eine Versöhnung anstreben' (to seek reconciliation), 'eine Versöhnung suchen' (to look for reconciliation), or 'eine Versöhnung feiern' (to celebrate a reconciliation).
Beide Seiten müssen aktiv eine Versöhnung anstreben.
Both sides must actively seek reconciliation.
You can recognize the religious meaning from words in the theological context. Terms like 'Gott' (God), 'Sünde' (sin), 'Glaube' (faith), or 'Menschheit' (humanity) indicate that the relationship between humans and God is meant.
Die Vergebung der Sünden ist ein Akt der göttlichen Versöhnung.
The forgiveness of sins is an act of divine reconciliation.
peace
Both words can relate to relationships becoming good again after an argument. „Die Versöhnung“ refers to the process through which people or groups overcome their conflict, while „der Friede“ describes the harmonious state that exists afterward. Choose „Versöhnung“ for restoring the relationship and „Friede“ for living together afterward.
Nach ihrem Streit begann mit einer ehrlichen Entschuldigung die Versöhnung der beiden Schwestern.
After their argument, the two sisters began reconciling with an honest apology.
Nach ihrem Streit herrschte in der Familie wieder Friede.
After their argument, peace returned to the family.
