In German
Stille
Meaning: silence
Example sentences
InderBibliothekherrschtStille.
Silence reigns in the library.
NachdemSturmkehrteStilleein.
Silence returned after the storm.
Grammar note
“Die Stille” is feminine. It's closely related to “ruhig” (calm/quiet) and “die Ruhe” (calm/peace), but “Stille” specifically emphasizes an absence of sound.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Stille” (silence) with “Stimme” (voice) — they look similar but are completely unrelated words.
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Is “Stille” the same as “Ruhe”?
They're close in meaning, but “Stille” specifically means silence (absence of sound), while “Ruhe” is broader, covering calm or peace generally.
Is “Stille” masculine, feminine or neuter?
Feminine: “die Stille”.