noun
quiet, peace, silence
A2
Ruhe is a feminine noun meaning quiet, peace, or silence. It is often uncountable and used mainly in the singular (no common plural). Declension: die Ruhe (Nom/Acc), der Ruhe (Gen/Dat). Common collocation: 'in Ruhe' meaning 'in peace/quiet'. Very common usage.
Examples
Bitte Ruhe! Das Baby schläft.
Quiet please! The baby is sleeping.
Am Wochenende genieße ich Ruhe und ein gutes Buch.
On the weekend I enjoy peace and a good book.
Bitte Ruhe!
Please be quiet.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a quiet room with a 'Ruh(e)' sign at the door.
Sounds like English 'roo-hey' — imagine saying 'shh' softly.
die Ruhe — feminine: think of a calm lady (die) sitting quietly.
Notes
Often used as an uncountable noun; can mean silence, calm, or peace depending on context. For learners: this noun is generally uncountable and normally has no plural. A rare plural form ('Ruhen') exists only in specific nominalizations (e.g. from the verb 'ruhen') and is not the regular plural of the everyday noun. | Singular-only noun; plural forms are not applicable.