quiet in German
quiet in German is ruhig, still, leise — quiet means making little or no sound.
quiet in German
ruhig
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
still
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
leise
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
still
Having little motion or activity; calm.
ruhig
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
still
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
ruhen
(transitive) To cause (someone or something) to become quiet.
What does "quiet" mean?
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adj Making little or no sound.
"The library was completely quiet except for turning pages."
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adj Calm and undisturbed; not busy.
"We spent a quiet weekend at the cottage."
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adj Not talking much; reserved in manner.
"He's a quiet man who prefers to listen rather than speak."
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verb To make or become calm and silent.
"She quieted the crying baby with a soft lullaby."
quiet in a sentence
- The library was completely quiet except for turning pages.
- Please keep quiet during the performance.
- We spent a quiet weekend at the cottage.
- He's a quiet man who prefers to listen rather than speak.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "quiet" in German?
"quiet" in German is ruhig, still, leise. quiet means: Making little or no sound.
How do you use "quiet" in a sentence?
Example: "The library was completely quiet except for turning pages." In German, "quiet" is ruhig, still, leise.
Are there other ways to say "quiet" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "quiet": ruhig, still, leise, ruhen.
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