German Word · Intermediate
ruhen
to be buried, to lie
Pronunciation: /ˈʁuːən/
Meaning
to be buried, to lie
Example
Bei einem Patrouillenritt, zu dem er sich freiwillig gemeldet, war der älteste der Enkel gefallen. Ruhte nun fern in Feindesland.
On a patrolling ride, for which he had volunteered, the oldest of the grandchildren had died. He now lay far away in enemy country.
Practice tips
- Practice ruhen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.