die  Friedensbewegung

B2

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/ˈfʁiːdn̩sbəˌveːɡʊŋ/

🕊️ What does 'die Friedensbewegung' mean?

Die Friedensbewegung is a collective social and political term for organized efforts aimed at preventing wars, resolving conflicts non-violently, and creating conditions for lasting peace. It encompasses a variety of groups and individuals with different strategies and philosophies who oppose militarism, armament, and violence.

Since the word is feminine, the article is always die.

Article rules for der, die, and das

📊 Grammar in Detail: Declension

The noun 'Friedensbewegung' is feminine. Here are the declension tables:

📝 Example Sentences

1. Die Friedensbewegung demonstrierte gegen den Krieg. (The peace movement demonstrated against the war.)
2. Viele Menschen engagieren sich in der lokalen Friedensbewegung. (Many people are involved in the local peace movement.)
3. Die Ziele der verschiedenen Friedensbewegungen können variieren. (The goals of the various peace movements can vary.)

🗣️ How is 'Friedensbewegung' used?

The term 'Friedensbewegung' is mainly used in political, social, and historical contexts. It describes organized groups or currents that actively campaign for peace and disarmament.

• Context: Often found in news reports, political discussions, historical analyses, and when describing social engagement.
• Comparison: Similar terms include Pazifismus (pacifism, the fundamental rejection of war) or Anti-Kriegs-Bewegung (anti-war movement, often directed more specifically against a particular war). 'Friedensbewegung' is often the broader term.
• Important: It's an umbrella term that can encompass very different groups (e.g., religious, political, civil society).

🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids

Article 'die': Remember that 'Bewegung' (movement) is feminine (die Bewegung). Since 'Friedensbewegung' ends in '-ung' and describes a type of movement, it keeps the feminine article 'die'. Think of how a deep commitment moves (Bewegung) the peace effort forward – die Friedensbewegung.

Meaning: Imagine people releasing doves (Friedenstauben - peace doves) in a collective movement (Bewegung). This combines 'Frieden' (peace) and 'Bewegung' (movement) into 'Friedensbewegung'.

↔️ Opposites and Similar Words

⚠️ Similar but Different Terms

• Menschenrechtsbewegung: (Human rights movement) - Focuses on human rights, but can overlap with the peace movement.
• Umweltbewegung: (Environmental movement) - Focuses on environmental protection, but can also be linked to peace goals (e.g., resource conflicts).

😂 A Little Joke

Warum nimmt die Friedensbewegung nie den Aufzug?
Weil sie für stufenweise Abrüstung ist! 😉

(Why does the peace movement never take the elevator?
Because it's in favor of gradual disarmament / step-by-step reduction!)

📜 A Little Poem

Für Frieden auf der weiten Welt,
Ein Ruf, der durch die Menge gellt.
Die Friedensbewegung, Hand in Hand,
Zieht hoffnungsvoll durch Stadt und Land.
Gegen Waffen, Hass und Streit,
Für eine bessere, friedliche Zeit.

(For peace in the wide world,
A call that echoes through the crowd.
The peace movement, hand in hand,
Moves hopefully through city and land.
Against weapons, hate, and strife,
For a better, peaceful time/life.)

❓ Riddle Time

Ich bin ein Zusammenschluss, kein fester Verein,
mein Ziel ist es, dass Kriege bald Geschichte sein.
Ich rufe laut, mal leise, doch stets mit Bedacht,
hab Schilder gemalt und Demos gemacht.

Wer bin ich?(Lösung: die Friedensbewegung)

(I am a coalition, not a formal club,
my goal is for wars to soon be history.
I call out loud, sometimes quiet, but always with thought,
I've painted signs and held demonstrations.

Who am I?
Solution: the peace movement)

💡 More Tidbits about Friedensbewegung

Word Composition

The word 'Friedensbewegung' is a compound noun, composed of:

• Frieden: Peace, the state without war or conflict.
• -s-: A linking element often used between nouns in German compounds.
• Bewegung: Movement, a group of people working towards a common (social or political) goal.

Historical Context

Peace movements have existed for centuries, but they gained particular prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries, often in response to major wars (like the World Wars) or the nuclear threat during the Cold War.