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“quiet” in German

German

Alsoruhig · still · Stille

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁuːə/

Example

Nachts ist die Ruhe im Haus angenehm.

At night, the quiet in the house is pleasant.

Illustration for Ruhe (quiet)

How to say “quiet” in German

“Quiet” in German is Ruhe.

A still, settled space where noise and agitation have fallen away, leaving room for rest or composed attention.

Full entry for Ruhe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Ruhe

Bitte lass ihn jetzt in Ruhe.

Please leave him alone now.

Tips for using Ruhe

  • In Ruhe commonly means without interruption or pressure, while zur Ruhe kommen means to settle down or get some rest.

Other German words for “quiet”

Der Raum ist ruhig.

The room is quiet.

Das Zimmer ist still.

The room is quiet.

Ich genieße die Stille.

I enjoy the quiet.

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