German phrase
Ist die Umgebung ruhig?
Meaning
Is it quiet around here?
When to use it
This asks if it is quiet. It is a natural way to ask about noise nearby.
Example dialogue
Ist die Umgebung ruhig?
Is it quiet around here?
Ja, meistens ist es hier ruhig, ab und zu hört man aber Autos.
Yes, it is usually quiet here, but you can hear cars from time to time.