Unruhe/ˈʊnˌʁuːə/restlessness; agitation; disturbance
Unruhe is a German noun that means restlessness, agitation, or disturbance. It is pronounced /ˈʊnˌʁuːə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Unruhen".
Definitions
1.nervousness or inner agitation, a state of restlessness(emotional state)
a.a feeling of unease or nervousness
Vor der Prüfung spürte sie große Unruhe.—She felt great nervousness before the exam.
2.disturbance or unrest among people or in society(public/social)
a.civil unrest, turmoil in society
Nach dem Ergebnis der Wahl kam es zu Unruhen in der Stadt.—After the election result, there were disturbances in the city.
3.oscillating mechanism in certain clocks and watches(technical, clockmaking)
a.balance wheel in a watch
Die Unruhe ist das Herzstück einer mechanischen Uhr.—The balance wheel is the heart of a mechanical watch.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Unruhe | die Unruhen |
| Genitive | der Unruhe | der Unruhen |
| Dative | der Unruhe | den Unruhen |
| Accusative | die Unruhe | die Unruhen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Unruhe" mean in English?
- "Unruhe" means restlessness, agitation, or disturbance. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Unruhe"?
- "Unruhe" is pronounced /ˈʊnˌʁuːə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Unruhe" der, die, or das?
- "Unruhe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Unruhe"?
- The plural of "Unruhe" is "Unruhen".
- What part of speech is "Unruhe"?
- "Unruhe" is a noun in German.
