German word

Ruhe

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁuːə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounquiet

Example

Nachts ist die Ruhe im Haus angenehm.

At night, the quiet in the house is pleasant.

Illustration for Ruhe (quiet)

More examples

Bitte lass ihn jetzt in Ruhe.

Please leave him alone now.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • in Ruhe lesen

    read in peace

  • jemanden in Ruhe lassen

    leave someone alone

Similar words

Stille: An almost complete absence of sound.
Schweigen: Deliberate silence without speaking to others.
Pause: Time set aside to stop working and rest.

Definition in German

Ruhe ist ein meist unzählbares Nomen, das Stille oder Gelassenheit bezeichnet.

Word origin

Ruhe descends from Old High German ruowa and is related to the verb ruhen, meaning 'to rest,' in an inherited Germanic word family.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • calmnoun
  • restnoun
  • peacenoun

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