Silence
volume
British pronunciation/sˈa‍ɪləns/
American pronunciation/ˈsaɪɫəns/

Definitie & Betekenis van "silence"

01

stilte, zwijgen

the absence of sound or noise, often creating a peaceful or uncomfortable atmosphere
silence definition and meaning
02

stilte

the absence of sound
03

stilte, zwijgen

a refusal to speak when expected
04

stilte, geheimhouding

the trait of keeping things secret
01

Stilte!, Zwijg!

used to command or request quietness or the absence of sound in a particular situation
silence definition and meaning
to silence
01

tot stilte brengen, verzwijgen

to make something or someone quiet or mute
02

de mond snoeren, tot zwijgen brengen

keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure

silence

n

sil

v
example
Voorbeeld
The silence in the library was broken only by the rustling of pages.
After the loud argument, the sudden silence in the house felt almost eerie.
The teacher's request for silence was immediately followed by the quieting of the classroom.
The forest was enveloped in a calming silence, broken only by the occasional bird call.
The awkward silence between them grew as they struggled to find words.
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