How to Say ‘To rest well’ in German
Gut ausruhen
goot OWS-roo-en
[goot OWS-roo-en]
💬 Usage Tip: Ausruhen is a separable verb: ich ruhe mich aus. In this phrase, you see the full infinitive together.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Rest advice is very common in Germany, especially for colds, infections, and recovery after tests.
Phrase Breakdown
Gut
[goot]
well
An adverb meaning in a good way. Here it describes resting properly.
Gut schlafen ist wichtig.
Sleeping well is important.
ausruhen
[OWS-roo-en]
to rest; to get some rest
A reflexive-style everyday verb often used for recovering energy, especially when ill.
Sie sollten sich gut ausruhen.
You should get plenty of rest.
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