German

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

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

  1. quiet
    ruhige Gegendquiet area
  2. calm
    ruhiger Gemütszustandcalm state of mind
    ruhiger Befundstable finding; no indication of progression (medical examination)

Declension

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Antonyms

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Adverb

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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?

Further reading

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  • ruhig” in Duden online
  • ruhig” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache