Usages of stil
Die gebou is stil, maar die trappe kraak skielik.
The building is quiet, but the stairs suddenly creak.
Die kamer is stil vandag.
The room is quiet today.
Hy sê dat die strand stiller is op Woensdag.
He says that the beach is quieter on Wednesday.
Later ronddraf die katjie en hondjie saam in die stille straat.
Later the kitten and puppy trot together in the quiet street.
Die leerling se oplettendheid maak die klas stil.
The student's attentiveness makes the class quiet.
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