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1. • • Centuries later, waldeinsamkeit has evolved into a tangible symbol of German identity. From Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Herman Hesse to Martin Heidegger and Adolf Hitler, all manner of the nation's notable characters embraced the practice of forest loneliness, citing it as a cure for stress.
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   What is Waldeinsamkeit?

   • Thanks to the BBC for this article about the Germanic tradition of waldeinsamkeit: Waldeinsamkeit is an archaic German term for the feeling of “forest loneliness” (Credit: Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images) Everybody is at it in Germany. They’re doing it in the trees in the Black Forest. Out in the magical Harz Mountains.

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   Where is Waldeinsamkeit now?

   • During Covid, the country's forests and woodlands have been busier than ever (Credit: Stephan Zirwes/Getty Images) Loosely translated as "solitude of the forest", waldeinsamkeit is seeing a post-pandemic renaissance in Germany. Everybody is at it in Germany. They're doing it in the trees in the Black Forest. Out in the magical Harz Mountains.

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   Why is Waldeinsamkeit a symbol of German identity?

   • Centuries later, waldeinsamkeit has evolved into a tangible symbol of German identity. From Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Herman Hesse to Martin Heidegger and Adolf Hitler, all manner of the nation's notable characters embraced the practice of forest loneliness, citing it as a cure for stress.

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   Who coined Waldeinsamkeit?

   • Tieck’s coinage “Waldeinsamkeit” quickly caught on. The German authors Joseph von Eichendorff and Heinrich Heine and the American Ralph Waldo Emerson all made use of it. Tieck himself also returned to it in his last novella, dated 1840, when he elevated it to the status of a title: Waldeinsamkeit.

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   Did Tacitus help fortify Waldeinsamkeit?

   • If Tacitus helped fortify the idea, then it is also true that most sources trace the term waldeinsamkeit to the 18th Century.

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   Why do Germans prefer solitude?

   • With more free time, more flexibility and more pressure at home, but also fewer alternative pastimes, Germans have sought calm, fresh air and hermit-like solitude in greater numbers than before.

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3. organikos.net › 2021/03/15 › forest-solitude-aForest Solitude, A Germanic Tradition - Organikos

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   Mar 15, 2021 · This isn’t a story about the sex lives of Germans or any other nationality, though. Instead, it’s an exploration of the country’s little-known love affair with something else entirely: waldeinsamkeit, an archaic German term for the feeling of “forest loneliness”.

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   One frequently recurring word is “Waldeinsamkeit”, or “forest solitude”, a melodious blend of natural impression and affective sensation. In fact, “Waldeinsamkeit” would become a way of referring to the fairy-tale-like bond between the human being and nature in general.

5. www.dw.com › en › the-origins-of-the-germans-specialThe origins of the Germans' special relation to the forest

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   Sep 24, 2018 · Culture. The origins of the Germans' special relation to the forest. Rayna Breuer eg. 09/24/2018. The Roman historian Tacitus noted that forests were a central part of German culture and...

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   Jul 4, 2024 · It can best described as “ the feeling of being alone in the woods or the soothing solitude of the forest ”. The word is a combination of “ wald ” meaning forest, and “ einsamkeit ” meaning loneliness or, more precisely, solitude, whereas “ samkeit” means sweetness. My goodness, such precision.

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   Mar 30, 2024 · We experience waldeinsamkeit in the moments when we are surrounded by the forest and feel totally at peace. Waldeinsamkeit represents our inherent connection to nature and describes a feeling that is often indescribable. Humans have lived in tune with nature for about 99% of human history.

8. blog.rosettastone.com › words-beyond-translationWords Beyond Translation: Waldeinsamkeit - Rosetta Stone

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   Jan 22, 2018 · Waldeinsamkeit roughly translates to “the feeling of being alone in the woods.” The structure of the word says it all: “wald” means woods/forest, and “einsamkeit” means loneliness or solitude. This word is about creating a connection with nature and cherishing one’s time spent alone in the woods.