ruhen
rest
Sich entspannen und eine Zeit lang nichts tun oder schlafen.
The German word "ruhen" is a verb that means "to rest" or "to be at rest". It derives from the older Germanic roots related to calmness or stillness. "Ruhen" often refers to a pause in activity, a state of relaxation, or the absence of motion. Similar words in German include "ausruhen" (to rest or recover), "entspannen" (to relax), and "relaxen" (to chill).
The difference between "ruhen" and these similar words lies mainly in usage; while "ruhen" suggests a more static state of rest, "ausruhen" often implies a purposeful break after exertion, and "entspannen" suggests active relaxation, often following stress.
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Examples
Nachmittags kannst du dich ausruhen.verb
In the afternoon you can rest.
Am Abend können wir uns ausruhen.verb
In the evening we can rest.
Du sollst dich jetzt ausruhen.verb
You should rest now.
Wir ruhen uns nach der Reise aus.verb
We rest after the journey.
Man ruht am Nachmittag aus.verb
One rests in the afternoon.
Viele Tiere ruhen am Nachmittag.verb
Many animals rest in the afternoon.
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