ruhig/ˈʁuːɪç/calm; quiet; peaceful
ruhig is a German adjective that means calm, quiet, or peaceful. It is pronounced /ˈʁuːɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ruhiger" and "ruhigsten".
Definitions
1.calm; not easily excited or upset(character, personality, mood)
a.showing or having a calm temperament or mood
Sie blieb auch in der schwierigen Situation ruhig.—She remained calm even in the difficult situation.
2.quiet; free from noise or disturbance(sound, environment)
a.without much sound, noise, or activity
Es ist heute Nacht sehr ruhig in der Stadt.—It is very quiet in the city tonight.
3.peaceful; without agitation or unrest(situation, place)
a.free from agitation, unrest, or violence
Nach dem Streit ist es wieder ruhig im Haus.—After the argument, it is peaceful again in the house.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | ruhig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | ruhiger |
| Superlative | ruhigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ruhig" mean in English?
- "ruhig" means calm, quiet, or peaceful. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "ruhig"?
- "ruhig" is pronounced /ˈʁuːɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "ruhig"?
- The comparative of "ruhig" is "ruhiger" and the superlative is "ruhigsten".
- What part of speech is "ruhig"?
- "ruhig" is a adjective in German.
