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Afrikaans frequency list

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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