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How do you say "quiet" in German?
ruhig
In German, "quiet" is ruhig.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ROO-ikh' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.
Grammar notes
Ruhig is an adjective. Comparative: ruhiger, superlative: am ruhigsten.
Example sentence
Die Bibliothek ist ruhig.
The library is quiet.
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How to remember ruhig
Ruhig contains 'Ruhe' which means rest. Quiet places are restful.
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Questions about ruhig
How do you say "quiet" in German?
In German, "quiet" is ruhig. It is a noun.
How is ruhig written in German?
ruhig is written using the standard German script.
How is ruhig used in a sentence?
Use ruhig as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Bibliothek ist ruhig. (The library is quiet.).
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