aus|ruhen
Translation
to rest, to relax, to take a break
Examples
Ich muss mich nach der Arbeit ausruhen.
I need to rest after work.
Er ruht sich auf dem Sofa aus.
He is resting on the sofa.
Grammar Patterns
sich⁴ ausruhen to rest (oneself) I am resting.
sich⁴ ((von+3)) ausruhen to rest from (sth.) She is resting from the long journey.
Similar Words
sich entspannen (to relax), sich erholen (to recover)
Etymology
From the prefix 'aus-' (out, completely) and the verb 'ruhen' (to rest). It means to rest completely.
Memory Tips
Think of 'resting out' all your fatigue. The 'aus-' prefix implies finishing or completing the action of resting.