German Conversation · Level 4
88 words
German word
ruhig
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʁuːɪç/
Meaning
- adjectivequiet
Example
Der Raum ist ruhig.
The room is quiet.
More examples
Er blieb ruhig, obwohl das Baby weinte.
He remained calm although the baby was crying.
Core concept
A still room with a settled person inside, free from noise and agitation.
Common phrases
in ruhiger Atmosphäre
in a calm atmosphere
ein ruhiges Zuhause
a quiet home
ruhige Nächte
quiet nights
Similar words
entspannt: Relaxed, with physical or emotional tension eased.
leise: Low in volume and not loud.
still: Quiet, with very little movement or activity.
Definition in German
ruhig bezeichnet etwas oder jemanden, der still ist oder keine lauten Störungen hat und innerlich gelassen bleibt.
Word origin
The adjective ruhig developed from the noun Ruhe with the suffix -ig, which forms adjectives describing a quality or state.
Usage tips
- In phrases such as "Frag ruhig", ruhig means that an action is welcome or need not be hesitated over, not that it is performed silently.