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.
Ons gesels graag op die stoep wanneer die buurt stil is.
We like to chat on the porch when the neighborhood is quiet.
Die onderwyser word kwaad wanneer die klas nie stil is nie.
The teacher gets angry when the class is not quiet.
Ek slaap goed wanneer die kamer stil is.
I sleep well when the room is quiet.
Die kind bly stil, en die hele kamer is vol stilte.
The child stays quiet, and the whole room is full of silence.
Die waarheid maak haar eers stil, maar daarna voel sy beter.
The truth makes her quiet at first, but afterwards she feels better.
Ons sit onder die boom en luister hoe die voëls later stil word.
We sit under the tree and listen to how the birds become quiet later.
My wekker is nie so stil soos joune nie; daarom word my suster elke oggend eerste wakker.
My alarm clock is not as quiet as yours; therefore my sister wakes up first every morning.
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