Still
Example: Das Wasser ist noch immer sehr kalt heute.
Definition
"Still" is an adverb used to indicate that a situation or condition continues to exist up to the present time, often emphasizing persistence or unchanged status. For example, in the phrase 'Das Wasser ist noch immer sehr kalt heute,' it means 'The water is still very cold today.'
Etymology
The German adverb "still" comes from Old High German 'stilli,' meaning quiet or calm, which evolved to express continuity or persistence. Did you know? The word is related to English 'still,' both sharing roots in Proto-Germanic terms meaning calm or motionless, reflecting the idea of something remaining unchanged.
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"Still" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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