No. 936 in Afrikaans
stilte
Silence; quietness; stillness.
In a sentence
Die stilte van die oggend is kalmerend.
The silence of the morning is calming.
Here, 'stilte' refers to the absence of noise or sound, emphasizing a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
Hy skree hard om die stilte te verbreek.
He shouts loudly to break the silence.
In this sentence, 'stilte' is used to indicate a period of quietness or lack of conversation that is interrupted by the shouting.
Asseblief kinders, kom tot stilte sodat ons kan begin.
Please children, come to silence so that we can begin.
Here, 'stilte' represents a state of quietness being requested or sought to facilitate concentration or order.
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