De vrede
Example: Na de oorlog wilden mensen eindelijk de vrede bewaren.
Definition
"De vrede" refers to the state of tranquility and the absence of war or conflict between nations or groups. It signifies a period where people live without violence or hostilities, often following a time of war or unrest, as in the phrase, 'After the war, people finally wanted to maintain de vrede.'
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de vrede" originates from the Middle Dutch word 'vrede,' which itself comes from the Old High German 'fridu,' meaning peace or safety. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English word 'frith,' an archaic term for peace or sanctuary.
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"De vrede" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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