die Unruhen
Translation
unrest, riots, disturbances, turmoil
Examples
Es gab politische Unruhen im Land.
There was political unrest in the country.
Die Polizei konnte die Unruhen beenden.
The police were able to end the unrest.
Grammar Patterns
es gibt Unruhen there is/are unrest Es gab politische Unruhen im Land.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unrest, riots, turmoil; Antonyms: peace, calm, order
Etymology
Comes from the prefix un- (not) + Ruhe (calm, quiet). Literally means 'not-calm' or 'un-rest'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a situation of 'un-rest'. A lack of calm (Ruhe) results in Unruhen.