German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Calm" in German: ruhig
ruhig
Calm in German is ruhig. Say Bleib ruhig for stay calm, and hier ist es ruhig for a quiet place. Soft related noun is die Ruhe.
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How to pronounce ruhig
Say it
ROO-ikh
/ˈʁuːɪç/
ROO-ikh. Long u, soft ich-sound at the end.
"Calm" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ruhig | calm / quiet Core adjective. | Core adjective. |
| Bleib ruhig | stay calm Reassurance. | Reassurance. |
| die Ruhe | calm / quiet Noun. | Noun. |
| beruhigen | to calm (someone) Related verb. | Related verb. |
How to use ruhig in real life
- 1Before a talk
Atme tief durch und bleib ruhig.
Breathe deeply and stay calm.
Bleib ruhig.
- 2Apartment hunt
Die Straße ist nachts relativ ruhig.
The street is relatively quiet at night.
Ruhig for quiet.
- 3Parenting
Sprich ruhig mit dem Kind, nicht laut.
Speak calmly with the child, not loudly.
Ruhig as manner.
Mistakes English speakers make with ruhig
Incorrect: Ich bin Ruhe.
Correct: Ich bin ruhig. / Ich habe Ruhe.
Ruhig is the adjective; Ruhe is the noun.
Incorrect: Sei calm.
Correct: Sei ruhig. / Bleib ruhig.
Use ruhig.
Good to know
Ruhe bitte is classic German public soft power—in trains, libraries, stairwells. Ruhig can mean calm or simply not loud, depending on tone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Settling nerves before an interview
ChatPal
Du wirkst schon ruhig.
You already seem calm.
You
Ich versuche, ruhig zu bleiben.
I'm trying to stay calm.
ChatPal
Gut. Eine ruhige Stimme hilft.
Good. A calm voice helps.
You
Danke. Mit dir bleibe ich ruhig.
Thanks. With you I stay calm.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Calm" in German
Calm person vs quiet place?
Same adjective ruhig; context decides.
How do you say stay calm?
Bleib ruhig.
What is the noun?
Die Ruhe.
How do endings work?
Ein ruhiger Tag, eine ruhige Nacht, ein ruhiges Zimmer.
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