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silence in Afrikaans

silence in Afrikaans is stilswye — silence means complete absence of sound.

silence in Afrikaans

stilswye
noun
refraining from speaking

What does "silence" mean?

  1. noun Complete absence of sound.
    "The silence of the library was broken by a ringing phone."
  2. noun The state of not speaking.
    "She kept her silence during the argument."
  3. verb To make someone or something silent, often by force or suppression.
    "The government tried to silence its critics."

silence in a sentence

  • The silence of the library was broken by a ringing phone.
  • She kept her silence during the argument.
  • The government tried to silence its critics.
  • He raised a hand to silence the room.

Similar words in Afrikaans

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "silence" in Afrikaans?

"silence" in Afrikaans is stilswye. silence means: Complete absence of sound.

How do you use "silence" in a sentence?

Example: "The silence of the library was broken by a ringing phone." In Afrikaans, "silence" is stilswye.

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