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ceasefire
An agreement between parties to a conflict to stop fighting for a fixed or indefinite period of time. Synonymous with 'Waffenstillstand' (armistice/ceasefire).
Die Vereinten Nationen vermittelten eine sofortige Waffenruhe zwischen den verfeindeten Gruppen.
The United Nations brokered an immediate ceasefire between the hostile groups.
The word consists of 'Waffen' (weapons, plural of Waffe) and 'Ruhe' (rest/quiet). It literally means that the weapons are resting, meaning they are not being used.
Als die Waffenruhe begann, kehrte eine ungewohnte Stille ein.
When the ceasefire began, an unfamiliar silence returned.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Waffenruhe' (ceasefire) are 'eine Waffenruhe vereinbaren' (to agree on a ceasefire), 'eine Waffenruhe einhalten' (to observe a ceasefire), or 'eine Waffenruhe brechen' (to break a ceasefire).
Beide Seiten haben vereinbart, die Waffenruhe einzuhalten.
Both sides agreed to observe the ceasefire.
This word belongs to the areas of politics, the military, and news. You usually hear or read it in reports about wars and conflicts.
Die Diplomaten verhandeln über eine dauerhafte Waffenruhe.
The diplomats are negotiating a lasting ceasefire.
peace
'Frieden' and 'Waffenruhe' both have to do with the end of fighting. 'Frieden' is a stable state without war or armed conflict. 'Waffenruhe' means that the parties to a conflict stop fighting for the time being. This may be only for a short time and does not have to be real peace yet. Learners may confuse the words because after a ceasefire, less violence is visible. But a ceasefire is often only one step on the path to peace.
Wegen der Waffenruhe konnten Hilfsgüter in die Stadt gebracht werden.
Because of the ceasefire, aid supplies could be brought into the city.
Der Vertrag brachte dem Land nach langen Verhandlungen Frieden.
After long negotiations, the treaty brought peace to the country.