Word
Die Atmosphäre im Garten ist ruhig.
Meaning
The atmosphere in the garden is calm.
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Breakdown of Die Atmosphäre im Garten ist ruhig.
sein
to be
in
in
dem
the; (masculine or neuter, dative)
der Garten
the garden
die Atmosphäre
the atmosphere
ruhig
calm
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Questions & Answers about Die Atmosphäre im Garten ist ruhig.
Why is the article "Die" used before "Atmosphäre"?
"Atmosphäre" is a feminine noun in German. Feminine nouns in the nominative case take the article "die," hence "Die Atmosphäre."
What does "im" stand for?
"Im" is a contraction of "in dem." Since "Garten" is a masculine noun, "in dem Garten" becomes "im Garten."
Why do we use "ist" here instead of other forms of "sein"?
"Ist" is the third-person singular form of the verb "sein." Because the subject ("Die Atmosphäre") is singular, the correct form is "ist."
Is "ruhig" only used to describe places?
No, "ruhig" can describe both places and people. For places, it often means "quiet" or "peaceful," while for people it can mean "calm" or "relaxed."
Could "ruhig" also mean something like "silently"?
"Ruhig" can imply tranquility or silence in context. It often suggests that there is little noise or disturbance. For "silently," German might use adverbs like "leise" or "still," but in many cases, "ruhig" overlaps with those meanings.