ruhig
calm · quiet
Es beschreibt einen Zustand ohne Lärm oder Aufregung. Es meint gelassen, entspannt oder still.
The German word "ruhig" is an adjective and adverb meaning "calm," "quiet," or "peaceful."
- It is not composed of smaller words but stems from the Old High German ruoh.
Similar words:
- leise (quiet, soft [sound])
- still (silent, still)
- gelassen (composed, relaxed)
Differences:
- ruhig emphasizes a state of calmness or absence of agitation.
- leise typically refers to low volume of sound.
- still stresses silence or lack of movement.
- gelassen focuses on a relaxed or untroubled attitude, more about temperament than environment.
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Examples
Bleib ruhig und entspann dich.adverb
Stay calm and relax.
Der See ist heute besonders ruhig.adjective
The lake is especially calm today.
Bleib ruhig und atme tief durch.adjective
Stay calm and take a deep breath.
Die Stadt ist nachts sehr ruhig.adjective
The city is very quiet at night.
Die Nacht war ruhig und sternenklar.adjective
The night was quiet and starry.
Er sitzt ruhig neben dem Fluss.adverb
He sits quietly next to the river.
Die Kinder lesen ruhig in der Ecke.adverb
The children are reading quietly in the corner.
Der Lehrer spricht mit ruhiger Stimme.adjective
The teacher speaks with a calm voice.
Die Kinder spielen heute ganz ruhig im Garten.adverb
The children are playing very quietly in the garden today.
Im Büro ist es am Abend ruhig.adjective
In the office it is quiet in the evening.
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