German Conversation · Level 77
59 words
German word
idyllisch
Pronunciation
IPA/iˈdʏlɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectiveidyllic
Example
Im Sommer wirkt der See idyllischer.
In summer, the lake looks more idyllic.
More examples
Die Postkarte zeigt eine idyllische Szene.
The postcard shows an idyllic scene.
Core concept
A peaceful countryside setting that feels sheltered from noise, conflict, and urban bustle.
Common phrases
idyllisch anmuten
seem idyllic
eine idyllische Szene
an idyllic scene
auf einem idyllischen Bauernhof
on an idyllic farm
Similar words
friedlich: Free from conflict or disturbance, creating a safe and reassuring atmosphere.
ruhig: With little noise or movement, creating a calm and settled atmosphere.
malerisch: Beautiful and striking in a way that resembles a painted landscape.
gemütlich: Warm, pleasant, and inviting, making a place feel comfortable and relaxed.
Definition in German
Etwas, das eine ruhige, ländliche oder friedliche Stimmung oder Landschaft beschreibt.
Word origin
The adjective idyllisch is formed from German Idyll with -isch, a suffix that corresponds broadly to English -ic in words such as idyllic.
Usage tips
- Idyllisch is written with a lowercase initial because German adjectives are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence or form a noun.
Other meanings
- pastoraladjective
- bucolicadjective
Opposites
- unruhigrestlessadjective
- geschäftigbustlingadjective
Related words
- idyllisierenidyllizeverb
- idyllischerweiseidyllicallyadverb