Stil
Example: De kamer is stil omdat iedereen slaapt.
Definition
"Stil" describes a state of being quiet or without noise, often used to indicate that a place or situation is calm and free from sound, as in the example phrase where the room is silent because everyone is sleeping.
Etymology
The word "stil" comes from Old Dutch and Old High German roots meaning quiet or calm. It has retained its essential meaning throughout history, emphasizing the absence of noise or movement. Did you know that the English word "still" shares the same ancient roots as "stil"?
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"Stil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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