ruhend
resting
Being in a state of rest; without movement or activity.
EXAMPLE
Der ruhende Verkehr in den Seitenstraßen blockierte die Einfahrt.
The parked traffic on the side streets blocked the entrance.
ruhend
resting / suspended
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Meanings
ruhend
suspended
In a state of temporary interruption or inactivity, for example with a membership, a contract, or a proceeding.
EXAMPLE
Während seines Auslandsaufenthalts lässt er seine Vereinsmitgliedschaft ruhend stellen.
During his stay abroad, he is having his club membership suspended.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Ruhend' (resting/suspended) is the present participle of the verb 'ruhen' (to rest). Like all present participles, it can be used as an adjective before a noun and declined.
EXAMPLE
Ein ruhender Vulkan kann jederzeit wieder aktiv werden.
A dormant volcano can become active again at any time.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'without movement,' 'ruhend' (resting) is often used in fixed combinations, for example 'der ruhende Verkehr' (parked traffic) for parked cars or 'ein ruhender Ball' (a stationary ball) in sports.
EXAMPLE
Der ruhende Ball wartete auf den Anstoß durch den Schiedsrichter.
The stationary ball waited for the referee's kickoff.
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning 'interrupted' from the context. It is almost always used for abstract things such as contracts, proceedings, or memberships, often in formal or legal language.
EXAMPLE
Aufgrund des Umzugs ist seine Mitgliedschaft im Fitnessstudio zurzeit ruhend.
Because of the move, his gym membership is currently suspended.
Fixed expression
When a membership or contract is paused, the fixed expression 'etwas ruhend stellen' (to suspend something) is often used.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat ihren Arbeitsvertrag für die Dauer ihrer Weiterbildung ruhend gestellt.
She suspended her employment contract for the duration of her further training.
Compare with
ruhend vs ruhig
quiet / calm
Ruhig and ruhend can describe something with little movement. Ruhig emphasizes that little disturbance or activity is noticeable, while ruhend refers to a temporary state without movement or activity. For an object that is currently inactive, ruhend is more precise; ruhig is the more general choice.
ruhend
Das Fahrrad blieb während der Reparatur einige Tage ruhend in der Werkstatt.
The bicycle remained stationary in the workshop for several days while it was being repaired.
ruhig
Das Fahrrad stand ruhig neben der Haustür, während die Kinder im Hof spielten.
The bicycle stood still beside the front door while the children played in the courtyard.
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