der Ruhende
Translation
resting person (male), one who is resting, dormant one
Examples
Der Ruhende saß auf einer Bank im Park.
The resting man was sitting on a bench in the park.
Grammar Patterns
a resting one (substantivized adjective) a resting person The resting man sat on a bench in the park.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Schlafende (the sleeping one); Antonyms: der Aktive (the active one)
Etymology
A nominalized present participle of the verb 'ruhen' (to rest). The '-er' is the masculine nominative singular ending.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is in 'Ruhe' (rest, peace). The '-er' ending indicates a male person.