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ruhig (adjective)

Not moving or making a sound; calm.

💬 Example

"Bitte sei ruhig, das Baby schläft."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Roo' (kangaroo) that is 'High' on a mountain where it is very quiet and calm. Roo-High = Ruhig.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'ruhig' for volume. → Kannst du leiser sprechen?

Declining 'ruhig' when it's a particle. → Du kannst ruhig gehen.

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