Ruhezustand

derNoun

resting state; standby mode; idle

English translations

  1. 01

    sleep mode

  2. 02

    hibernation

Word details

German meaning
Ein Zustand der Ruhe oder Inaktivität.
English meaning
Sleep mode
Synonym
Schlafmodus, Standby
German example
Der Computer wechselt nach einiger Zeit in den Ruhezustand.
English example
The computer goes into sleep mode after some time.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Ruhezustand
Plural Form
die Ruhezustände

Example sentences with “Ruhezustand”

  1. Der Computer schaltet in den Ruhezustand. (The computer switches to standby mode.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Ruhezustand' only for machines?

No, it can also refer to biological states of rest. It is masculine (der).