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ruhig

adj · /ˈʁuː.ɪç/ ·
Etymology

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

Translation

  1. quiet

    ruhige Gegend

    quiet area

  2. calm

    ruhiger Gemütszustand

    calm state of mind

    ruhiger Befund

    stable finding; no indication of progression (medical examination)

ruhig

adv · /ˈʁuː.ɪç/ ·
Etymology

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

Translation

  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?