silence in Dutch
silence in Dutch is stilte!, stilte, zwijgen — silence means complete absence of sound.
silence in Dutch
stilte!
(imperative) Be silent.
stilte
The absence of any sound.
zwijgen
The act of refraining from speaking.
stilte
Refraining from speaking, for purposes of prayer or meditation; especially, a form of worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers) during meetings.
stilzwijgen
Refraining from speaking, for purposes of prayer or meditation; especially, a form of worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers) during meetings.
What does "silence" mean?
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noun Complete absence of sound.
"The silence of the library was broken by a ringing phone."
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noun The state of not speaking.
"She kept her silence during the argument."
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verb To make someone or something silent, often by force or suppression.
"The government tried to silence its critics."
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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.
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What is "silence" in Dutch?
"silence" in Dutch is stilte!, stilte, zwijgen. 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 Dutch, "silence" is stilte!, stilte, zwijgen.
Are there other ways to say "silence" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "silence": stilte!, stilte, zwijgen, stilzwijgen.
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