No. 2,807 in German
ruhiger
"Quieter" or "calmer."
In a sentence
Dieser Ort ist viel ruhiger als der Stadtplatz.
This place is much quieter than the town square.
Used as a comparative adjective to describe the relative quietness of a location.
Mein Hund wird abends immer ruhiger.
My dog becomes calmer in the evenings.
Used to describe the gradual increase in calmness as an adjective referring to condition change.
Wir suchen ein ruhigeres Hotel für unseren Urlaub.
We are looking for a quieter hotel for our vacation.
Used as a comparative adjective to describe the desired quietness for a place.
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