No. 10,782 in German
ruhestörung
Disturbance of peace or noise disturbance.
In a sentence
Die Ruhestörung durch laute Musik hielt viele Nachbarn wach.
The disturbance of peace caused by loud music kept many neighbors awake.
In this sentence, 'Ruhestörung' refers to a specific occurrence where excessive noise disrupted the peace in the neighborhood.
Ruhestörung ist eine Ordnungswidrigkeit, die zu einer Geldstrafe führen kann.
Disturbance of peace is an administrative offense that can lead to a fine.
Here, 'Ruhestörung' is used in a general sense to describe noise violations as categorized in legal terms.
Die Polizei wurde gerufen, um eine Ruhestörung während der Nacht zu beenden.
The police were called to stop a disturbance of peace during the night.
In this instance, 'Ruhestörung' describes an event requiring intervention due to its impact on the residents' peace and quiet during nighttime.
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