en fred
peace
ett lugnt tillstånd utan krig, våld eller bråk mellan människor eller länder.
Definition & meaning
Fred means peace: a situation in which there is no war or armed conflict between countries or groups. It can also mean a state of harmony or calm.
Grammar & Word origin
Fred is a common-gender noun: en fred (“a peace”), freden (“the peace”). Its plural form is freder, though it is uncommon and generally refers to separate peace agreements or periods of peace.
The word comes from Old Swedish and Old Norse friðr, meaning “peace” or “protection.” It is a simple, non-compound word.
Synonyms & antonyms
- frid means peace or tranquility, often with a more personal, spiritual, or poetic tone.
- lugn means calm or quiet; it describes a peaceful condition but does not necessarily imply the absence of war.
- vapenstillestånd means a ceasefire. Unlike fred, it is a halt in fighting and does not necessarily resolve a conflict.
- krig (“war”) is a direct antonym when fred means the absence of war.
- ofred means unrest, disturbance, or a state of conflict; it is an antonym in the broader sense.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Vi vill ha fred i världen.noun
We want peace in the world.
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