German Phrase
Ja, sie ist total ruhig.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that a female person is completely quiet or calm. The word 'total' adds a strong, informal emphasis, so the sentence feels conversational rather than formal.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks about a woman's level of quietness, or when you want to stress that she is very calm in a casual conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ja,sieisttotalruhig.
Ja (affirmation)
Used to confirm or agree with a statement, similar to 'yes' in English.
sie (personal pronoun)
Third‑person singular feminine pronoun meaning 'she'.
ist (sein, 3rd person singular)
Present tense of the verb 'sein' (to be) used with singular subjects.
total (adverbial intensifier)
Colloquial adverb meaning 'totally' or 'completely', placed before the adjective.
ruhig (predicative adjective)
Describes a state of being quiet or calm; after 'sein' it stays in the base form.
🗨In Conversation
Ist sie still?
Is she quiet?
Ja, sie ist total ruhig.
Yes, she is totally quiet.
✕Common Mistakes
Ja, sie ist ruhig total.
Learners sometimes place 'total' after the adjective (e.g., 'ruhig total'), but it must precede the adjective.
Ja, ist total sie ruhig.
Word order in German is fixed: subject → verb → adverb → adjective.
Ja, sie ist total leise.
While not grammatically wrong, 'leise' focuses on sound level, whereas 'ruhig' also conveys calmness; choose based on intended nuance.
↔Alternatives
Ja, sie ist ganz still.
Yes, she is completely still.
Ja, sie ist völlig ruhig.
Yes, she is completely calm.
Ja, sie ist sehr ruhig.
Yes, she is very quiet.
Cultural Tip
The adverb 'total' is typical of spoken German and younger speakers; in formal writing you would prefer 'ganz', 'völlig' or 'sehr'. Also, 'ruhig' can describe both a low noise level and a calm demeanor, so context decides which nuance is meant.