Ruhig Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Ruhig" is mainly used as adjective meaning "quiet", "calm" or "peaceful". It is also used as adverb and particle.
Essential properties of "ruhig"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "ruhig" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Quiet, silent, undisturbed"
"Ruhig", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Quiet, silent, without noise or disturbance."
- Translation(s): quiet, calm, peaceful, silent
- Synonym(s): still, leise, friedlich
- Antonym(s): laut, unruhig
- Related word(s): Ruhe, Stille
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es war eine ruhige Nacht ohne Störungen.
- Bitte sei ruhig, die Kinder schlafen schon.
- Wir suchen ein ruhiges Hotel für unseren Urlaub.
2.) "Calmly, without haste"
"Ruhig", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In a calm or tranquil manner, without haste or agitation."
- Translation(s): calmly, quietly, slowly, steadily
- Synonym(s): Gelassen, Gemächlich
- Antonym(s): Hektisch, Aufgeregt
- Related word(s): Beruhigend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du kannst ruhig etwas langsamer arbeiten.
- Sprich bitte ruhig und deutlich.
- Er ging ruhig durch den Raum, ohne jemanden zu stören.
3.) "Expressing permission or softening a suggestion"
"Ruhig", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used to express permission or to soften a suggestion or request."
- Translation(s): feel free to, go ahead, by all means
- Synonym(s): getrost
- Related word(s): durchaus
📝 Some usage examples:
- Du kannst ruhig noch ein Stück Kuchen nehmen.
- Sie können ruhig früher nach Hause gehen.
- Frag ihn ruhig, er wird dir sicher helfen.
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