Usage Note
beschaulich describes an inner or outer quality of quiet, reflective peacefulness. Ein beschauliches Leben (a tranquil, reflective life) or eine beschauliche Stimmung (a meditative mood) — the word carries gentle approval without religious overtones.
Examples
"Im Alter führte er ein beschauliches Leben auf dem Land."
Natural Translation
In old age he led a tranquil, contemplative life in the countryside.
Literal Translation
In age he led a contemplative life in the countryside.
Related Words
- Abgebrühtheit hardened cynicism, unshockable matter-of-factness
- Achtsamkeit mindfulness, attentiveness, careful awareness
- Ansicht opinion
- Arglosigkeit naivety, guilelessness, unsuspecting nature
- Argwohn suspicion
- Aufbruchsstimmung mood of new beginnings, pioneering spirit
- Aufsässigkeit rebelliousness, insubordination
- Bedächtigkeit deliberateness, careful thoughtfulness
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