Breakdown of Die Ruhe ist sehr wichtig für dich.
sein
to be
sehr
very
wichtig
important
dich
you (singular, informal)
Questions & Answers about Die Ruhe ist sehr wichtig für dich.
Why do we use dich instead of du here?
The word für (for) is a preposition that always forces the following pronoun into the accusative case (the direct object form). The accusative form of du (you) is dich.
How do you pronounce the ending of wichtig?
When a word ends in -ig in standard German, it is usually pronounced like the ch in ich (a soft, hissing sound), not like a hard G. It sounds a bit like 'vich-tich'.
Does Ruhe always mean 'rest'?
Not always. While it translates to 'rest' here, Ruhe can also mean 'quiet', 'peace', or 'calm'. If a room is too loud, a German might simply shout 'Ruhe!' to demand quiet.
This lesson is about giving commands (the imperative). Is there a command in this sentence?
No, this is a standard statement, which is why the verb ist (is) is in its normal form. In this lesson, statements like this are often paired with commands to give a reason for them, such as: 'Go to sleep! Rest is very important for you.'