ruhig
/ˈʁuː.ɪç/ adverb C1- quietly
- calmly
- used to indicate that the speaker does not object to the actions of others · Du kannst ruhig mitkommen. You can come along if you like; You’re welcome to come along; I don’t mind if you come along.
- used to soften a request, as if to say “I don’t mind if...” to mean “I would like it if...” · Es kann ruhig ein bisschen mehr sein. I don’t mind if it’s a little more. / Can I have a little more?
From the library
Am Sonntag ist es sehr ruhig, weil die Geschäfte geschlossen sind.
– Ich würde ruhig bleiben und ihm zuhören.
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