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 |