noun

der Einklang, ¨-e

harmony

Es beschreibt einen Zustand, in dem mehrere Dinge gut zusammenpassen und ohne Widerspruch wirken.

The German word "Einklang" is a noun that means "harmony" or "accord." It is a compound word formed from "ein," meaning "one" or "together," and "Klang," meaning "sound" or "tone." "Einklang" often refers to a harmonious state or the alignment of ideas, opinions, or actions.

Words with similar meanings include "Harmonie" (harmony), "Übereinstimmung" (agreement), and "Einheit" (unity). The difference is that "Einklang" specifically emphasizes a harmonious sound or agreement, often denoting a more melodic or synchronizing aspect, whereas "Harmonie" may refer more generally to any kind of harmonization, and "Übereinstimmung" indicates mutual agreement without necessarily implying a melodious quality.

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Examples

Ihr Plan ist in vollem Einklang mit unseren Zielen.noun

Her plan is in full harmony with our goals.

Jeder sollte im Einklang mit der Natur leben.noun

Everyone should live in harmony with nature.

Der Einklang zwischen den Kollegen war sofort spürbar.noun

The harmony between the colleagues was immediately noticeable.

Zwischen ihren Worten und Taten herrschte kein Einklang.noun

There was no harmony between their words and actions.

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