ruhen

/ˈʁuːən/

verb B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: ruht
past: ruhte
perfect: hat geruht

Meaning

to rest

From Ruhe (rest, calm).
- Er ließ die Arbeit ruhen.
  
  He let the work rest.
- Nach der langen Wanderung ruhten wir im Schatten. Die Beine waren müde.
  
  After the long hike we rested in the shade. Our legs were tired.

Similar words

ausruhen

Sich ausruhen is resting or recovering after exertion; ruhen is the general word for being at rest — it's also used legally, as in "der Fall ruht," the case is on hold.

Practice

1 What does ruhen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Er ließ die Arbeit ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches ruhen?

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