'Unruhig' Definition

What is the meaning of the German word 'Unruhig'?

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The word 'Unruhig' is a German word that can mean 'Restless' in English. You can find example sentences below to help you understand how to use the word in context.

Definition of 'Unruhig' in English

Unruhig - Restless

adjective

The adjective 'unruhig' is used to describe someone or something as 'restless' or 'agitated'. It is often used to describe a person's state of mind or behavior.

💡 Silly memory trick! Think of 'unruhig' as 'un-resting.' It describes someone who cannot rest or is constantly moving or fidgeting.

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Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "sich freuen" to mean "to be happy about"?

Ich freue mich über mein Geburtstagsgeschenk

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The correct preposition to use with "sich freuen" to convey the meaning of "to be happy about" is "über", making the expression "sich freuen über". The sentence "Ich freue mich über mein Geburtstagsgeschenk" means "I am happy about my birthday gift.".
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Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "danken" to mean "to thank for"?

Sie bedankt sich für den Brief.

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The verb "bedanken" is a reflexive verb in German, meaning it is used with a reflexive pronoun. In this case, "sich bedanken" is used to express the act of giving thanks. The correct preposition to use with "sich bedanken" for conveying the meaning of "to thank for" is "für". Therefore, the sentence "Sie bedankt sich für den Brief" translates to "She thanks [herself] for the letter," more naturally expressed in English as "She gives thanks for the letter" or "She is thankful for the letter." The use of "für" is crucial in this context to indicate what the person is thanking for.
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Conjugate the modal verb "müssen" to fit the sentence below

Sie müssen das Buch lesen, es ist unglaublich.

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The correct form for 'müssen' in the third person formal or plural is 'müssen'. For the sentence "Sie müssen das Buch lesen, es ist unglaublich.", the full translation is "You have to (must) read the book, it is incredible"
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What is the correct form of the definite article "the" in the genitive case for a Neuter noun?

Wegen des Wetters bleiben wir zu Hause

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The phrase indicates possession, using the genitive case. The correct definite article for neuter nouns in the genitive case is "des." Hence, the sentence should be "Wegen des Wetters bleiben wir zu Hause," which means "Because of the weather, we are staying at home" in English.
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Intermediate

Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "denken" to mean "to think of"?

Ich denke an dich.

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The correct preposition to use with "denken" to convey the meaning of "to think of" is "an", forming the phrase "denken an". The sentence "Ich denke an dich" translates to "I am thinking of you." The other prepositions are not used to express the concept of thinking of someone or something. Fun Fact: "Denken an" requires the accusative case, as it typically involves a direct object – the thing or person being thought of.
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What is the correct form of the indefinite article "a" in the genitive case for the feminine noun "Stadt" (city)?

Die Schönheit einer Stadt ist atemberaubend

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The correct indefinite article for feminine nouns in the genitive case is "einer." Thus, the sentence should be "Die Schönheit einer Stadt ist atemberaubend," which translates to "The beauty of a city is breathtaking" in English.
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What is the correct form of the definite article "the" in the genitive case for the feminine noun "Nachbarin" (Neighbor)?

Die Katze der Nachbarin ist sehr süß.

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The correct definite article for feminine nouns in the genitive case is "der". So, the sentence should be "Die Katze der Nachbarin ist sehr süß", which translates to "The neighbor's cat is very cute" in English. Note that "die Nachbarin" is the feminine form of the noun "der Nachbar", which is why we use the feminine definite article. This becomes "der Nachbarin" in the genitive case.
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Which coordinating conjunction fits best in this sentence?

Ich konnte nicht schlafen, denn ich hatte viel Kaffee getrunken.

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The coordinating conjunction 'denn' is used to give an explanation or reason for a stated fact or action. Therefore, in this context 'denn' is the best fit as it explains why the person couldn't sleep (because they had a lot of coffee).
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Which auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?

Ich habe einen Kuchen gebacken.

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'Backen' is a transitive action verb, hence it requires 'haben' to form the perfect past tense. So, the correct sentence is 'Ich habe einen Kuchen gebacken', which means 'I baked a cake'. 'Sein' is typically used with intransitive verbs which involve a change in state or movement, which is not the case with 'backen'. Understanding the differential usage of 'haben' and 'sein' is crucial to forming accurate sentences in German.
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What is the correct form of the definite article "the" in the genitive case for the masculine noun "Lehrer" (teacher)?

Das ist das Buch des Lehrers.

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The correct definite article for masculine nouns in the genitive case is "des." Therefore, the sentence should be "Das ist das Buch des Lehrers," which translates to "That is the teacher's book" in English.
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