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idyll

/ˈɪdəl/ /ˈaɪdəl/

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noun

Idylle, Schäfergedicht

Any poem or short written piece composed in the style of Theocritus' short pastoral poems, the Idylls.

Examples :

"The student's poem, an idyll about a shepherd and his flock, earned him high praise from the literature professor. "

Das Gedicht des Schülers, eine Idylle über einen Hirten und seine Herde, brachte ihm hohes Lob von dem Literaturprofessor ein.

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noun

Idylle, Idyll, Schäferstündchen

An episode or series of events or circumstances of pastoral or rural simplicity, fit for an idyll; a carefree or lighthearted experience.

Examples :

"Our family's summer camping trip was a complete idyll; we spent our days swimming in the lake and our nights singing songs around the campfire, without a worry in the world. "

Der Sommercampingausflug unserer Familie war eine komplette Idylle; wir verbrachten unsere Tage mit Schwimmen im See und unsere Nächte mit Singen von Liedern am Lagerfeuer, ohne eine Sorge auf der Welt.

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noun

Idylle, Schäferstück

A composition, usually instrumental, of a pastoral or sentimental character, e.g. Siegfried Idyll by Richard Wagner.

Examples :

"The music teacher described Wagner's "Siegfried Idyll" as a beautiful idyll, perfect for relaxing after a stressful day at school. "

Der Musiklehrer beschrieb Wagners „Siegfried-Idyll“ als eine wunderschöne Idylle, perfekt zum Entspannen nach einem stressigen Schultag.

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