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"Calm down" in German: beruhig dich
beruhig dich
Calm down in German is beruhig dich. Softer: Komm runter. Formal: Beruhigen Sie sich. Noun: die Beruhigung.
Traffic stress
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How to pronounce beruhig dich
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beh-ROO-ikh dikh
/bəˈʁuːɪç dɪç/
beh-ROO-ikh dikh. Soft ch in dich; ruhig with long u.
"Calm down" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| beruhig dich | calm down Informal imperative. | Informal imperative. |
| Beruhigen Sie sich | calm down Formal. | Formal. |
| komm runter | chill / calm down Colloquial. | Colloquial. |
| ganz ruhig | nice and calm Soothing tone. | Soothing tone. |
How to use beruhig dich in real life
- 1Traffic stress
Atme — beruhig dich, die Ampel wird grün.
Breathe — calm down, the light will turn green.
Driving.
- 2Exam panic
Beruhig dich, du kennst den Stoff.
Calm down, you know the material.
Study.
- 3Sibling fight
Beide: beruhig dich und hör zu.
Both: calm down and listen.
Home.
Mistakes English speakers make with beruhig dich
Incorrect: beruhige dich dich
Correct: beruhig dich
One dich; spoken imperative often drops -e.
Incorrect: beruhig du
Correct: beruhig dich
Reflexive: dich, not bare du.
Good to know
Beruhig dich can sound bossy if barked. Soft voice plus a plan (Wasser, Pause) works better than repeating the phrase alone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Lost keys before work
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Ich finde nichts!
I can't find anything!
You
Beruhig dich — wir suchen zusammen.
Calm down — we'll search together.
ChatPal
Der Bus kommt!
The bus is coming!
You
Beruhig dich, hier sind die Schlüssel.
Calm down, here are the keys.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Calm down" in German
How do you say calm down?
Beruhig dich.
Formal version?
Beruhigen Sie sich.
Softer slang?
Komm runter.
Noun form?
Die Beruhigung — but the headword is the verb phrase.
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