Ruhe Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ruhe" is mainly used as noun meaning "peace", "quiet" or "calm". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "Ruhe"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Ruhe
  • Plural: die Ruhe

Meanings of "Ruhe" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "State of tranquility, silence, or stillness"

"Ruhe", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte bewahren Sie Ruhe in der Bibliothek.Please maintain quiet in the library.
  2. Nach einem stressigen Tag sehne ich mich nach Ruhe.After a stressful day, I long for peace.
  3. Die Ruhe vor dem Sturm war beängstigend.The calm before the storm was frightening.

2.) "Period of rest or inactivity"

"Ruhe", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Arbeiter machen eine kurze Ruhe am Mittag.The workers take a short rest at noon.
  2. Der Arzt empfahl ihm absolute Ruhe für die nächsten Tage.The doctor recommended absolute rest for the next few days.
  3. Nach dem Mittagessen gönne ich mir immer eine Ruhe.After lunch, I always treat myself to a rest.

3.) "Exclamation for silence or calm"

"Ruhe", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ruhe! Ich kann mich nicht konzentrieren.Quiet! I can't concentrate.
  2. Ruhe, bitte! Der Film fängt gleich an.Quiet, please! The movie is about to start.
  3. Ruhe jetzt! Ich muss telefonieren.Quiet now! I need to make a phone call.
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