German Conversation · Level 101
59 words
German word
Idylle
Pronunciation
IPA/iˈdʏlə/
Meaning
- feminine nounidyll
Example
Die Idylle des kleinen Dorfes gibt mir Ruhe.
The idyll of the small village gives me peace.
More examples
Die künstliche Idylle im Film ist bewusst inszeniert.
The artificial idyll in the film is deliberately staged.
Core concept
An ideal pastoral tableau of quiet countryside, whether described in literature or found in an actual setting.
Common phrases
künstliche Idylle
artificial idyll
in der Idylle leben
live in an idyll
pittoreske Idylle
picturesque idyll
Similar words
Landschaft: The visible form and expanse of natural surroundings.
Ruhe: A quiet, settled state free from noise and much activity.
Atmosphäre: The general emotional quality surrounding a place or situation.
Gemütlichkeit: A relaxed, homelike comfort that makes a setting feel welcoming.
Definition in German
Wort für eine idyllische, ruhige Szene, oft mit ländlichen Bildern verbunden.
Word origin
Idylle derives through Latin idyllium from Greek eidyllion, a diminutive of eidos meaning form or picture, and later became linked with pastoral scenes.
Usage tips
- The plural is Idyllen, not Idylle, and the noun takes the feminine article: eine Idylle.