noun
peace
B1
Friede (der) means 'peace' (state of tranquility or absence of war). Masculine noun; singular often uncountable, plural is Frieden (same form) when used. Genitive singular often des Friedens (note -s). Common collocations: in Frieden leben, Frieden schließen mit jemandem. Declines irregularly in genitive.
Examples
Die Verhandlungen führten zum Frieden, nachdem lange Diskussionen stattgefunden hatten.
The negotiations led to peace after long discussions had taken place.
Nach dem Krieg kehrte endlich Friede ein.
After the war, peace finally returned.
Ich wünsche mir Friede.
I wish for peace.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a dove landing gently on a quiet meadow — that calm scene is Friede.
Sounds like 'FREE-duh' — imagine 'free' as in freedom, which links to peace.
der = think of 'der' as 'the (male) guardian' protecting peace; masculine nouns can be anchored with a male figure.
Notes
Friede is often used in set phrases and poetic or formal contexts (e.g., 'Friede sei mit dir'). It overlaps with Frieden; Friede may feel slightly more formal or solemn.