German word

unruhig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnʁuːɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiverestless

Example

Ich bin heute unruhiger als sonst.

I'm more restless than usual today.

Illustration for unruhig (restless)

More examples

Beim Vortrag saß er sichtbar unruhig.

During the lecture, he sat there visibly restless.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • bei Stress unruhig werden

    become restless under stress

  • sich unruhig bewegen

    move restlessly

  • innerlich unruhig sein

    be restless inside

Similar words

besorgt: Worried about future events and unable to put those concerns aside.
angespannt: Strained and unable to loosen up or feel at ease.
nervös: Easily agitated and unable to keep calm over small things.
aufgeregt: Worked up by joy or excitement and unable to sit still.

Definition in German

Nicht ruhig; innerlich aufgewühlt oder nervös, so dass man schwer zur Ruhe kommt.

Word origin

Unruhig combines un- with ruhig, and ruhig is derived from Ruhe with -ig, producing an adjective for a lack of Ruhe.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • uneasyadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Unruherestlessnessnoun
  • Unruhestiftertroublemakernoun

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