ruhig
quiet, calm, peaceful
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈʁuːɪç/
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Cultural Note
In German, 'ruhig' has a secondary meaning as a modal particle meaning 'go ahead' or 'feel free' — for example, 'Du kannst ruhig bleiben' can mean 'you're welcome to stay.' This dual meaning makes it a versatile everyday word.
📝 Example Sentences
Es ist so ruhig hier draußen.
It's so quiet out here.
Bleib ruhig, ich bin da.
Stay calm, I'm here.
Wir suchen eine ruhige Wohnung.
We're looking for a quiet apartment.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | ruhig |
| comparative | ruhiger |
| predicative | ruhig |
| superlative | am ruhigsten |