English–German

“peaceful” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁiːtlɪç/

Example

Das ist ein friedlicher Ort.

That is a peaceful place.

Illustration for friedlich (peaceful)

How to say “peaceful” in German

“Peaceful” in German is friedlich.

People or surroundings remain at ease because no conflict breaks their shared sense of harmony.

Full entry for friedlich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with friedlich

Wir lösen Konflikte auf friedliche Weise.

We resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner.

Tips for using friedlich

  • Friedlich stresses the absence of conflict or hostility, while ruhig more often describes low noise, movement, or activity.

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