Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A state in which no disturbing sounds, or very few, can be heard.
Natural examples
Am frühen Morgen genossen wir die Stille am See.
We enjoyed the quiet by the lake early in the morning.
Nach der Frage entstand eine kurze Stille im Raum.
A brief silence followed the question.
In aller Stille verabschiedete sich die Familie.
The family said goodbye quietly and without fuss.
Usage note
Stille is feminine and usually has no plural; it may describe peaceful quiet or a sudden silence.
Mini-lesson: Stille
A state in which no disturbing sounds, or very few, can be heard. Stille is feminine and usually has no plural; it may describe peaceful quiet or a sudden silence.
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