Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

ruhig

Translation (Übersetzung) calm, quiet, peaceful
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈʁuːɪç/
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"Ruhig" is a very common German adjective used to describe a state of calmness, quietness, or peace. It can describe people, places, situations, or even be used as an adverb. As an adverb, it often means "calmly" or "quietly." It's also frequently used in the comparative (ruhiger) and superlative (am ruhigsten) forms. Interestingly, "ruhig" can be used in imperative-like constructions to mean "go ahead" or "feel free to," as in "Sei ruhig!" (Be quiet!) or "Mach ruhig!" (Go ahead and do it!).

ruhig - German Adjective - ruhig Meaning - ruhig Translation - ruhig Adjective Examples

ruhig is a German Adjective

Learn ruhig meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. ruhig is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

ruhig Examples (Beispiele) in English

ruhig examples with English translations. See how to use ruhig in sentences. ruhig example sentences in English below.

Der See ist heute sehr ruhig.
The lake is very calm today.
Describing a body of water
Bleib ruhig sitzen!
Stay sitting quietly!
Using ruhig as an adverb
Er sprach mit ruhiger Stimme.
He spoke with a calm voice.
Adjective describing a noun
Kann ich hier ruhig rauchen?
Can I smoke here? (implying 'is it allowed/okay')
Using ruhig to ask permission politely
Die ruhigste Zeit des Tages ist der frühe Morgen.
The quietest time of day is early morning.
Superlative form

ruhig Word Family - ruhig Related Words - ruhig Family Members

ruhig Word Family (Wortfamilie)

ruhig word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn ruhig family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore ruhig related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Related Noun (Verwandtes Substantiv)
Ruhe
Meaning: calm, peace, quiet
Example: Ich brauche etwas Ruhe.
Noun
Related Verb (Verwandtes Verb)
ruhen
Meaning: to rest, to lie
Tense: Präsens
Example: Die Toten ruhen in Frieden.
Verb
Opposite Adjective (Gegenteiliges Adjektiv)
unruhig
Meaning: restless, unsettled
Example: Das Baby war die ganze Nacht unruhig.
Adjective

ruhig Usage - ruhig Collocations - ruhig Idioms - ruhig Synonyms - ruhig Antonyms

ruhig Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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ruhig Collocations (Kollokationen)

ruhig collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn ruhig word combinations and how to use ruhig with other words naturally.

ruhige Nacht
quiet night
High frequency
ruhige Stimme
calm voice
High frequency
ruhige Gegend
quiet area
Medium frequency
ruhige Atmosphäre
peaceful atmosphere
Medium frequency
ruhige Hand
steady hand
Low frequency
ruhige See
calm sea
Medium frequency
ruhige Fahrt
smooth ride
Medium frequency
ruhige Farben
calm colors
Low frequency

ruhig Idioms (Redewendungen)

ruhig idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing ruhig with meanings and explanations. Master ruhig expressions used in everyday German.

Ruhe bewahren
Keep calm
To stay calm in a stressful situation
In Ruhe lassen
Leave someone alone
To not disturb or bother someone
Ruhe in Frieden
Rest in peace
Common phrase used for deceased people
Die Ruhe vor dem Sturm
The calm before the storm
A peaceful period before something turbulent happens
Ruhe ist die erste Bürgerpflicht
Calm is the first duty of a citizen
Historical saying emphasizing the importance of maintaining order

ruhig Synonyms (Synonyme)

ruhig synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for ruhig and expand your German vocabulary. Learn ruhig similar words and their usage.

still
Meaning: quiet, silent
High similarity
friedlich
Meaning: peaceful
High similarity
gelassen
Meaning: composed, serene
Medium similarity
leise
Meaning: quiet, soft
Medium similarity
entspannt
Meaning: relaxed
Medium similarity
sanft
Meaning: gentle, soft
Low similarity

ruhig Antonyms (Antonyme)

ruhig antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to ruhig. Discover ruhig opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

laut
Meaning: loud
unruhig
Meaning: restless, unsettled
hektisch
Meaning: hectic
aufgeregt
Meaning: excited, agitated
wild
Meaning: wild, turbulent

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ruhig Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

ruhig semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to ruhig. Explore ruhig related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn ruhig contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

entspannen Frieden Stille Gelassenheit Ausgeglichenheit Beruhigung

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