Ruhig
Example: Der See ist am Morgen sehr ruhig und friedlich.
Definition
"Ruhig" describes a state of calmness and tranquility, often referring to environments or situations that are peaceful and free from noise or disturbance, as in the example phrase: 'Der See ist am Morgen sehr ruhig und friedlich.'
Etymology
The word "ruhig" comes from the Middle High German word 'ruoch,' which means calm or quiet. It is related to the Old High German 'ruoh' and ultimately traces back to the Proto-Germanic root '*rūhī,' meaning calm or restful. Did you know? The concept of "ruhig" reflects centuries of valuing peace and quiet in German-speaking cultures.
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"Ruhig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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