bleib ruhig
The English phrase "stay cool" can be translated into German as bleib ruhig.
This expression is used to instruct someone to remain calm and avoid becoming angry or upset.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase translates literally to "stay calm/quiet", where ruhig means "quiet", "calm" or "still".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express this politely in a formal context, use the form bleiben Sie ruhig.
Did you know?
- While bleib ruhig means 'stay calm', the word ruhig can also be used as a filler word to mean 'feel free' or 'go ahead' in sentences like Du kannst ruhig gehen, meaning 'You may certainly leave'.
- The German concept of Ruhe is so culturally significant that there are legal Ruhezeiten or 'quiet hours' in many residential areas where loud activities are forbidden by law.
- While bleib ruhig is the standard way to say 'stay calm', if you want to tell someone to 'stay cool' in a slangy, modern way, you might say bleib locker, which literally means 'stay loose'.
Examples in context
- Bleib ruhig.Stay cool.This sentence is useful for practicing the command bleib ruhig.Tatoeba #788437 by BraveSentry, translation #2111514 by CK
- Bleib ruhig und atme tief durch.Stay cool and take a deep breath.
Example conversation
Lukas is panicking because he lost his wallet.
- JuliaLukas, bitte bleib ruhig!Lukas, please stay cool!
- LukasAber ich habe meinen Geldbeutel verloren!But I lost my wallet!
- JuliaWir suchen ihn gemeinsam, bleib ruhig.We will look for it together, stay cool.
- LukasOkay, danke für deine Hilfe.Okay, thanks for your help.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
