Describing the state in which, after enough sleep or a break, you feel recovered, fresh, and full of energy.
example
Nach einem langen Wochenende fühle ich mich endlich wieder ausgeruht und motiviert.
After a long weekend, I finally feel rested and motivated again.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Ausgeruht' (rested) is the past participle of the reflexive verb 'sich ausruhen' (to rest). It is used like an adjective to describe the state after a period of rest.
EXAMPLE
Nach zehn Stunden Schlaf war ich endlich wieder ausgeruht.
After ten hours of sleep, I was finally rested again.
Sentence structure and use
This adjective is very often used predicatively, that is, together with verbs like 'sein' (to be), 'sich fühlen' (to feel), 'wirken' (to seem), or 'aussehen' (to look).
EXAMPLE
Du siehst heute sehr ausgeruht aus. Hattest du einen guten Urlaub?
You look very rested today. Did you have a good vacation?
Typical use
'Ausgeruht' (rested) describes not only the state after sleeping, but also after any kind of break, for example after a vacation, a weekend, or a short coffee break.
EXAMPLE
Ich mache eine kurze Pause, damit ich danach ausgeruht weiterarbeiten kann.
I'm taking a short break so that I can continue working afterward feeling rested.
Compare with
near_synonym
ausgeruht vs frisch
fresh
'frisch' and 'ausgeruht' can both describe someone having energy again. 'ausgeruht' says more precisely that this energy comes from sleep or a break. 'frisch' is a little more general and describes the impression: someone seems awake, clear-headed, and full of energy. After a good night's sleep, you can say both. If you especially want to emphasize the reason, meaning that someone slept enough or recovered, 'ausgeruht' is more precise.
ausgeruht
Frau Wolf fährt morgen früh los, weil sie dann ausgeruht ist.
Ms. Wolf is leaving early tomorrow morning because she will be rested then.
frisch
Nach der Dusche kam Paul frisch und gut gelaunt zum Frühstück.
After his shower, Paul came to breakfast feeling fresh and in a good mood.