ruhig

From Middle High German ruowec (“quiet”). By surface analysis, Ruhe +‎ -ig.

• (standard; disyllabic) IPA^(key): /ˈʁuː.ɪç/
• (colloquial; monosyllabic) IPA^(key): /ʁʊɪ̯ç/
• (Austria) IPA^(key): /ʁʊɪ̯k/

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ruhig (strong nominative masculine singular ruhiger, comparative ruhiger, superlative am ruhigsten)

1. quiet

   ruhige Gegend ― quiet area

2. calm

   ruhiger Gemütszustand ― calm state of mind

   ruhiger Befund ― stable finding; no indication of progression (medical examination)

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• unruhig
• nervös

• beruhigen
• beunruhigen
• Ruhe
• ruhevoll

ruhig

1. quietly
2. calmly
3. used to indicate that the speaker does not object to the actions of others

   Du kannst ruhig mitkommen.

   You can come along if you like; You’re welcome to come along; I don’t mind if you come along.

4. used to soften a request, as if to say “I don’t mind if...” to mean “I would like it if...”

   Es kann ruhig ein bisschen mehr sein.

   I don’t mind if it’s a little more; Can I have a little more?

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