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“restlessness” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnˌʁuːə/

Example

Im Unterricht war die Unruhe des Kindes deutlich.

The child's restlessness was apparent during the lesson.

Illustration for Unruhe (restlessness)

How to say “restlessness” in German

“Restlessness” in German is Unruhe.

A quiet surface broken by nervous movement, whether inside a person or across a group.

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

Example sentences with Unruhe

Die Ärztin bemerkte Anzeichen von Unruhe.

The doctor noticed signs of anxiety.

Tips for using Unruhe

  • In the fixed expression Unruhe stiften, stiften takes an accusative object and the phrase means to cause disruption.

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