English–German

“restless” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnʁuːɪç/

Example

Ich bin heute unruhiger als sonst.

I'm more restless than usual today.

Illustration for unruhig (restless)

How to say “restless” in German

“Restless” in German is unruhig.

A mind, body, or place hums with unsettled movement rather than resting in one steady state.

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

Example sentences with unruhig

Beim Vortrag saß er sichtbar unruhig.

During the lecture, he sat there visibly restless.

Tips for using unruhig

  • For places or streets, unruhig can describe busy or noisy conditions without implying that a person feels anxious.

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