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Friedfertigkeit

peacefulness

noun FREET-fer-tikh-kayt Rare
People & Society Values

Also means

peaceable disposition

Usage Note

Friedfertigkeit is the disposition to seek peaceful solutions and avoid conflict. The adjective friedfertig appears in the Sermon on the Mount ('Die Friedfertigen' — 'Blessed are the peacemakers'). In secular German, the word characterises non-aggressive, conciliatory people.

Examples

"Seine Friedfertigkeit half ihm, auch in schwierigen Situationen Konflikte zu vermeiden."

Natural Translation

His peacefulness helped him to avoid conflicts even in difficult situations.

Literal Translation

His peacefulness helped him, also in difficult situations conflicts to avoid.

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