das Paradies
Translation
paradise, heaven
Examples
Die Insel ist ein wahres Paradies.
The island is a true paradise.
Sie leben wie im Paradies.
They live as if in paradise.
Grammar Patterns
((in paradise)) in paradise to live in paradise
((a paradise for sb.)) a paradise for sb. a paradise for tourists
Similar Words
Himmel (heaven), Garten Eden (Garden of Eden)
Etymology
From Old Persian 'pairidaēza' (walled garden), via Greek 'parádeisos'. Cognate with English 'paradise'.
Memory Tips
Sounds almost identical to the English word 'paradise', making it easy to remember.