stil

quiet, silent

Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation

/stɪl/

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Cultural Note

Stil can mean both quiet and silent. In a relationship context, 'stil zijn' might indicate contemplation or upset, depending on context. 'Stilte' (silence) has a cultural value in Dutch life.

📝 Example Sentences

Wees stil alsjeblieft.

Be quiet please.

Het was een stille avond.

It was a quiet evening.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
base stil
inflected stille
comparative stiller
superlative stilst

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