German word

Stille

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtɪlə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounquiet

Example

Ich genieße die Stille.

I enjoy the quiet.

Illustration for Stille (quiet)

More examples

Nach der Party herrschte in der Wohnung Stille.

After the party, there was silence in the apartment.

Core concept

A room after all noise fades, leaving a calm, undisturbed stillness.

Common phrases

  • in völliger Stille

    in complete silence

  • eine Minute Stille

    a minute of silence

  • die Stille bewahren

    maintain silence

Similar words

Ruhe: A calm, restful state in a place or in the mind.
Schweigen: A state in which no words are spoken.

Definition in German

Zustand, in dem kaum oder keine Geräusche vorhanden sind und es ruhig bleibt.

Word origin

German Stille is a noun formed from still, an old Germanic adjective meaning quiet or motionless, with Old High German stilli as an early form.

Usage tips

  • Stille usually describes a quiet environment, while Schweigen focuses on a person's not speaking.

Other meanings

  • stillnessnoun
  • silencenoun

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