No. 11,239 in German
silence
The German word for "silence" is "Stille," meaning the absence of sound or noise; quietness.
In a sentence
Die Stille des Waldes war beruhigend.
The silence of the forest was calming.
Here, 'silence' ('Stille') refers to the peaceful ambiance and lack of noise in a natural setting.
Er forderte Stille, um sich zu konzentrieren.
He requested silence in order to concentrate.
In this context, 'silence' means a lack of noise imposed to create a conducive environment for work or thought.
Nach dem Streit herrschte eine spannungsgeladene Stille im Raum.
After the argument, a tense silence prevailed in the room.
Here, 'silence' ('Stille') conveys a quietness filled with emotional intensity or discomfort due to preceding events.
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