Still
Example: Das Wasser im See ist heute ganz still und ruhig.
Definition
"Still" describes a state of being completely calm, quiet, and without movement, often used to depict environments like a lake or room that are peaceful and undisturbed.
Etymology
The word "still" comes from Old English 'stil,' meaning quiet or motionless. It has Germanic roots related to words implying calmness and lack of movement, reflecting its consistent meaning over centuries.
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"Still" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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