German Conversation · Level 52
74 words
German word
friedlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁiːtlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivepeaceful
Example
Das ist ein friedlicher Ort.
That is a peaceful place.
More examples
Wir lösen Konflikte auf friedliche Weise.
We resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner.
Core concept
People or surroundings remain at ease because no conflict breaks their shared sense of harmony.
Common phrases
ein friedliches Gespräch
a peaceful conversation
auf friedliche Weise
in a peaceful manner
friedliche Proteste
peaceful protests
Similar words
ruhig: With little noise, movement, or activity, creating a calm atmosphere.
gewaltfrei: Without violence or the use of force in resolving disputes.
Definition in German
Ohne Gewalt oder Krieg, von Ruhe und Harmonie geprägt.
Word origin
Friedlich derives from the noun Frieden, meaning peace, combined with the adjective-forming suffix -lich.
Usage tips
- Friedlich stresses the absence of conflict or hostility, while ruhig more often describes low noise, movement, or activity.
Other meanings
- calmadjective
- tranquiladjective
- amicableadjective
Opposites
- gewalttätigviolentadjective
Related words
- Friedlichkeitpeacefulnessnoun