Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Ruhe

Translation (Übersetzung) quiet, peace, calm, rest
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʁuːə]
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Nouns
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Tags (Tags)
basic vocabulary everyday life emotions environment
Ruhe is a feminine noun (die Ruhe) that refers to a state of tranquility, silence, or absence of disturbance. It can describe physical quiet, mental peace, or a period of rest. Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Ruhe is a German Nouns

Learn Ruhe meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Ruhe is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Ruhe Examples (Beispiele) in English

Ruhe examples with English translations. See how to use Ruhe in sentences. Ruhe example sentences in English below.

Ich brauche Ruhe, um zu lernen.
I need quiet to study.
Requesting a quiet environment
Die Ruhe nach dem Sturm war erleichternd.
The calm after the storm was relieving.
Describing a peaceful situation
Lass mich in Ruhe!
Leave me alone!
Asking to be left undisturbed

Ruhe — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Ruhe — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • der Ruhe
    die Ruhe
    Ruhe is feminine, not masculine
  • Ich brauche ein Ruhe
    Ich brauche Ruhe
    Ruhe is uncountable and doesn't take indefinite articles in this context
  • Ruhe ist gut für die Gesundheit
    Ruhe ist gut für die Gesundheit
    Correct as is - no article needed when speaking generally about the concept

Ruhe Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Ruhe word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Ruhe family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Ruhe related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
ruhen
Meaning: to rest, to lie
Tense: present
Example: Die Toten ruhen in Frieden.
Verb
adjective form (Adjektivform)
ruhig
Meaning: quiet, calm
Example: Er ist ein ruhiger Mensch.
Adjective
noun form (Substantivform)
Ruhepause
Meaning: rest break
Example: Wir machen eine Ruhepause.
Noun
Ruhestand
Meaning: retirement
Example: Er geht in den Ruhestand.
Noun

Ruhe Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use Ruhe in context. Discover Ruhe collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master Ruhe usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

Ruhe Collocations (Kollokationen)

Ruhe collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Ruhe word combinations and how to use Ruhe with other words naturally.

Ruhe bewahren
to keep calm
High frequency
in Ruhe lassen
to leave alone
High frequency
Ruhe finden
to find peace
High frequency
Ruhe und Ordnung
peace and order
Medium frequency
absolute Ruhe
absolute quiet
Medium frequency
Ruhe genießen
to enjoy peace
Medium frequency
Ruhe stören
to disturb the peace
Medium frequency
Ruhe bitte
quiet please
High frequency

Ruhe Idioms (Redewendungen)

Ruhe idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Ruhe with meanings and explanations. Master Ruhe expressions used in everyday German.

Ruhe ist die erste Bürgerpflicht
calm is the first civic duty
A saying urging people to remain calm in difficult situations
Ruhe vor dem Sturm
calm before the storm
A period of quiet before something turbulent happens
in aller Ruhe
in all peace
To do something calmly and without hurry
Ruhe geben
to give peace
To calm someone down or stop bothering them
Ruhe im Karton
peace in the box
Slang for everything is calm and under control

Ruhe Synonyms (Synonyme)

Ruhe synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Ruhe and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Ruhe similar words and their usage.

Stille
Meaning: silence
High similarity
Frieden
Meaning: peace
High similarity
Gelassenheit
Meaning: serenity, composure
Medium similarity
Entspannung
Meaning: relaxation
Medium similarity
Pause
Meaning: break, pause
Low similarity

Ruhe Antonyms (Antonyme)

Ruhe antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Ruhe. Discover Ruhe opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Lärm
Meaning: noise
Unruhe
Meaning: restlessness, unrest
Aufregung
Meaning: excitement, agitation
Stress
Meaning: stress
Hektik
Meaning: hustle and bustle

Ruhe Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Ruhe semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Ruhe. Explore Ruhe related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Ruhe contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Stille Frieden Entspannung Pause Erholung Gelassenheit Tranquillität Besinnung

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