NOUN
dieRuhe/ˈʁuːə/calm; quiet; rest
Ruhe is a German noun that means calm, quiet, or rest. It is pronounced /ˈʁuːə/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.state of being quiet or calm, absence of noise or disturbance(state or quality)
a.lack of noise or disruption; silence
Bitte bewahren Sie Ruhe während der Prüfung.—Please remain quiet during the exam.
2.freedom from stress, agitation, or movement; calmness(state)
a.inner calm, serenity
Nach dem Spaziergang fand er endlich Ruhe.—After the walk, he finally found peace.
3.state of physical rest or inactivity(rest)
a.break or relaxation to recover strength
Nach der langen Arbeit gönnte sie sich etwas Ruhe.—After the long work, she treated herself to some rest.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Ruhe | — |
| Genitive | der Ruhe | — |
| Dative | der Ruhe | — |
| Accusative | die Ruhe | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ruhe" mean in English?
- "Ruhe" means calm, quiet, or rest. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ruhe"?
- "Ruhe" is pronounced /ˈʁuːə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ruhe" der, die, or das?
- "Ruhe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Ruhe"?
- "Ruhe" is a noun in German.
