VERB

ruhen/ˈʁuːən/to rest; to be still; to repose

ruhen is a German verb that means to rest, to be still, or to repose. It is pronounced /ˈʁuːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "ruhte" and the past participle is "geruht".

Definitions

1.to rest or relax, to recuperate(physical or mental state)

a.to pause activity for recovery

Nach dem langen Spaziergang ruhe ich mich erst einmal aus.After the long walk, I'll rest for a while.

2.to be still, to remain unmoving(location)

a.to lie or remain motionless

Der See ruht im Morgennebel.The lake rests in the morning mist.

Conjugation

Infinitiveruhen
Present (ich)ruhe
Present (du)ruhst
Present (er/sie/es)ruht
Preterite (ich)ruhte
Participle IIgeruht
Konjunktiv II (ich)ruhte
Imperative (singular)ruh
Imperative (plural)ruht
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "ruhen" mean in English?
"ruhen" means to rest, to be still, or to repose. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "ruhen"?
"ruhen" is pronounced /ˈʁuːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "ruhen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "ruhen" is "geruht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "ruhen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "ruhen" becomes "ruhte" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "ruhen"?
"ruhen" is a verb in German.

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