still

The German word "still" is an adjective and an adverb, and it means "quiet" or "silent". It conveys a sense of the absence of noise or movement. The word can also mean "calm" or "peaceful".

Words with similar meanings include:

• "ruhig": meaning "quiet" or "calm".
• "lautlos": meaning "soundless" or "noiseless".
• "friedlich": meaning "peaceful" or "tranquil".

Differences:

• "ruhig" generally emphasizes calmness or absence of agitation.
• "lautlos" highlights the absolute absence of sound.
• "friedlich" conveys a broader sense of peacefulness and tranquility which often goes beyond mere absence of noise.

"Still," particularly focuses on both the absence of noise and a sense of calmness or tranquility.