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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 source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
  3. cushy source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
  4. for all someone cares source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
  5. even source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en
  6. 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. quietly source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
  3. calmly
  4. 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.

  5. 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?