peace

Frieden

Ein Zustand, in dem Länder oder Gruppen keinen Krieg miteinander führen.

In einfachem Englisch: A situation in which countries or groups are not fighting a war.

• Everyone hopes for peace.
• The agreement brought peace to the region.
• The countries have lived in peace for many years.

So benutzt man es: at peace with someone (The two countries are finally at peace with each other.)

Gegenteile: war

Häufige Wendungen: peace talks, lasting peace, peace agreement

Ruhe

Stille ohne Lärm oder Unterbrechungen.

In einfachem Englisch: Quiet and freedom from noise or interruptions.

• I need some peace and quiet.
• Can you leave me in peace for a moment?
• We enjoyed the peace of the empty beach.

So benutzt man es: leave someone in peace (Please leave me in peace while I finish this chapter.); do something in peace (She went outside to eat her lunch in peace.)

Synonyme: quiet, silence

Gegenteile: noise

Häufige Wendungen: peace and quiet, in peace, leave in peace

Frieden, Ruhe

Ein ruhiger, geordneter Zustand ohne Probleme, Gewalt oder große Sorgen.

In einfachem Englisch: A calm, settled situation without trouble, violence, or serious worry.

• She finally found inner peace.
• The police were called to keep the peace.
• Knowing the children were safe gave him peace of mind.

Synonyme: calm, tranquillity

Gegenteile: unrest, turmoil

Häufige Wendungen: keep the peace, inner peace, peace of mind

Frieden, Eintracht

Ein freundliches Verhältnis, in dem Menschen nicht streiten oder kämpfen.

In einfachem Englisch: A friendly relationship in which people do not argue or fight.

• There is peace in our family again.
• She tried to make peace with her neighbour.
• Their agreement restored peace between the two friends.

So benutzt man es: make peace with someone (He made peace with his brother after their argument.)

Synonyme: harmony, concord

Gegenteile: discord, conflict

Häufige Wendungen: make peace, peace between neighbours, peace with someone