Stil
Example: De kamer is stil en rustig vanavond.
Definition
"Stil" is an adverb meaning in a quiet or calm manner, often used to describe an environment or situation where noise is minimal or absent, such as in the phrase, 'The room is quiet and peaceful tonight.'
Etymology
The word "stil" comes from Old Dutch and Old High German origins, related to the Proto-Germanic root *stilaz, meaning quiet or silent. Did you know? Its form and meaning have remained remarkably consistent throughout the centuries.
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"Stil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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