Frieden
/ˈfʁiːdn̩/masculine
The English word "peace" is translated into German as Frieden. Wiktionary also lists Friede.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Frieden | /ˈfʁiːdn̩/ | masculine |
| Friede | [ˈfʁiːdə] (narrow) | masculine |
Frieden refers to a state of being free from war. To express the act of making peace or concluding a peace treaty, you use the phrase Frieden schließen, which literally means to close or conclude peace.
Which one should you use?
Frieden is the standard form used in most modern sentences, particularly in the accusative and dative cases. Friede is an archaic or poetic variant often reserved for fixed religious or idiomatic expressions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Swiss-German dialects, you may encounter the variation Friide.
How does it change in a sentence?
Frieden is a masculine noun. While it is the standard form for many grammatical roles, the specific variant Friede is used in certain idiomatic and poetic constructions.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfʁiːdn̩/
Did you know?
- The German word Frieden is a distant relative of the English word 'free'. Both originate from a root meaning to be loved or protected.
- The poetic form Friede is frequently found in the 'Lord's Prayer' and other liturgical texts. Using this form in a casual conversation would sound like someone is speaking in a sermon.
- In German, Frieden can describe not just the absence of war, but also the silence and tranquility of a nature scene, often described as die Ruhe und der Frieden.
Examples in context
- Friede sei mit euch!Peace be upon you all!This example shows the use of the poetic form Friede in a blessing.Tatoeba #13873253 by Waldelfe, translation #13210254 by menaud
- Wir leben in Frieden.We live in peace.This sentence demonstrates how to use Frieden to describe living in a state of peace.Tatoeba #1476135 by al_ex_an_der, translation #249344 by CM
- Wir kommen in Frieden.We come in peace.This sentence demonstrates how to use Frieden to describe arriving in a state of peace.Tatoeba #6135670 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2903736 by Hybrid
- Ich wünsche Ihnen Frieden.I wish you peace.
- Der Friede sei mit Ihnen und Ihrer Familie.Peace be with you and your family.
- Möge Frieden auf der Welt herrschen und alle Menschen glücklich sein.May peace reign in the world, and may all people be happy.
- Wünsche dir Friede und Freude.Wishing you peace and joy.
- Es war so schön dort, eine absolute Ruhe.It was so beautiful there, absolute peace.
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Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are talking about the news during breakfast.
- LukasAlle wollen endlich wieder Frieden.Everyone finally wants peace again.
- JuliaJa, der Frieden ist so wichtig.Yes, peace is so important.
- LukasIch hoffe, es gibt bald Frieden.I hope there will be peace soon.
- JuliaDas hoffe ich auch, Lukas.I hope so too, Lukas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries Frieden, Friede, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Friede, Frieden, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
