unruhig
Translation
restless, uneasy, worried, choppy
Examples
Das Kind ist heute sehr unruhig.
The child is very restless today.
Ich hatte eine unruhige Nacht.
I had a restless night.
Das Meer ist heute unruhig.
The sea is choppy today.
Grammar Patterns
unruhig sein to be restless/uneasy The child is very restless today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restless, nervous, anxious; Antonyms: calm, relaxed, peaceful
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + ruhig (calm). Literally means 'not calm'.
Memory Tips
Directly related to 'die Unruhe' (unrest). If you feel 'Unruhe', you are 'unruhig'.