Noun
die Ruhe
Pronunciation: /ˈʁuːə/
alone, in peace (in the phrase in Ruhe lassen)
A2
rank #777
Meanings
Noun
- alone, in peace (in the phrase in Ruhe lassen)
- calm, relative quietness (absence of loud sounds)
- calmness, serenity
- rest, repose
Example sentence
Warum lässt du sie nicht in Ruhe?
Why don't you leave them alone?
Word forms
singular
die Ruhe
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Ruhe
Accusativedie Ruhe
Dativeder Ruhe
Genitiveder Ruhe
Ruhe has no common plural.
Usage
- in Ruhe — Means peacefully or without being disturbed.
- jemanden in Ruhe lassen — The person left alone is an accusative object.
Ich möchte den Brief erst in Ruhe lesen.
I would like to read the letter in peace first.