ADJECTIVE
still/ʃtɪl/quiet; silent; still
still is a German adjective that means quiet, silent, or still. It is pronounced /ʃtɪl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "stiller" and "stillsten".
Definitions
1.quiet; making little or no noise(state of little or no sound)
a.not loud or noisy
Die Kinder sind heute erstaunlich still.—The children are surprisingly quiet today.
2.not moving; still(motionless)
a.not in motion
Bitte halte deine Hand ganz still.—Please keep your hand completely still.
3.calm; peaceful in atmosphere or demeanor(peaceful)
a.peaceful, serene
Es war eine stille Nacht ohne Wind.—It was a still night with no wind.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | still |
|---|---|
| Comparative | stiller |
| Superlative | stillsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "still" mean in English?
- "still" means quiet, silent, or still. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "still"?
- "still" is pronounced /ʃtɪl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "still"?
- The comparative of "still" is "stiller" and the superlative is "stillsten".
- What part of speech is "still"?
- "still" is a adjective in German.
