Still Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Still" is mainly used as adjective meaning "quiet", "silent" or "still". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "still"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "still" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Quiet, silent, without noise or movement"

"Still", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es war still im Raum.It was quiet in the room.
  2. Bitte sei still, das Baby schläft.Please be quiet, the baby is sleeping.
  3. Nach dem Sturm wurde es plötzlich still.After the storm, it suddenly became quiet.

2.) "Still, yet, until now"

"Still", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist still nicht zurückgekommen.He still hasn't come back.
  2. Arbeitest du still an diesem Projekt?Are you still working on this project?
  3. Sie lebt still bei ihren Eltern.She still lives with her parents.

3.) "Motionless, without movement"

"Still", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er stand ganz still und wartete.He stood completely still and waited.
  2. Das Wasser im See war still und spiegelglatt.The water in the lake was still and mirror-smooth.
  3. Bleib bitte still stehen, während ich dich fotografiere.Please stand still while I photograph you.
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