fred
/freːd/
The English word peace is translated into Swedish as fred.
The most straightforward term for peace in Swedish is fred, which refers to a state of being free from war. To describe a state of social harmony or communal peace, you can use the collocation fred och gemenskap. If you wish to refer to the specific concept of peace and quiet, the idiomatic phrase lugn och ro is used. For the quality of being peaceful or the state of possessing peace, the word fridfullhet is used.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
Which one should you use?
While fred is the standard term, frid serves as a more poetic alternative for peace. To describe something as peaceful or to do something peacefully, use the adjective fredligt.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the definite form, such as "the peace", use freden.
How do you pronounce it?
/freːd/
Did you know?
- In Swedish, the word fred is also the name for 'Friday' (fredag). Both words share a root related to peace and the conclusion of the work week.
- While fred means peace, frid is used in the legal term hemfrid, which refers to the sanctity and privacy of one's own home.
- The Swedish word fred descends from the Old Norse friðr, which originally implied a protective bond or a pact of safety.
Examples in context
- Vi vill ha fred.We want peace.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for fred.Tatoeba #4159719 by richke, translation #2011285 by CK
- Vi hoppas på fred.We hope for peace.This sentence is useful for expressing a hope for fred.Tatoeba #891690 by Tximist, translation #263269 by CM
- Jag vill bara ha fred.I just want peace.Tatoeba #5118600 by herrsilen, translation #5104250 by ddnktr
- Ha en fredlig dag!Have a peaceful day!
- Låt oss njuta av lite lugn och roLet's enjoy some peace and quiet
- Låt fridfullheten fylla ditt hjärtaLet peacefulness fill your heart
- Vi önskar er all den fred ni förtjänar.We wish you all the peace you deserve.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alice and Karl are discussing news about a conflict.
- AliceTror du att de kan få fred?Do you think they can achieve peace?
- KarlJag hoppas att de får fred snart.I hope they get peace soon.
- AliceDet vore så bra för alla.That would be so good for everyone.
- KarlJa, fred är det enda rätta.Yes, peace is the only right thing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries fred, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fred, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
