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"

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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.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es war eine ruhige Nacht ohne Störungen.It was a quiet night without disturbances.
  2. Bitte sei ruhig, die Kinder schlafen schon.Please be quiet, the children are already asleep.
  3. Wir suchen ein ruhiges Hotel für unseren Urlaub.We are looking for a quiet hotel for our vacation.

2.) "Calmly, without haste"

"Ruhig", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Du kannst ruhig etwas langsamer arbeiten.You can calmly work a bit slower.
  2. Sprich bitte ruhig und deutlich.Please speak calmly and clearly.
  3. Er ging ruhig durch den Raum, ohne jemanden zu stören.He walked calmly through the room without disturbing anyone.

3.) "Expressing permission or softening a suggestion"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Du kannst ruhig noch ein Stück Kuchen nehmen.You can feel free to take another piece of cake.
  2. Sie können ruhig früher nach Hause gehen.You can feel free to go home earlier.
  3. Frag ihn ruhig, er wird dir sicher helfen.Feel free to ask him, he will surely help you.
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