stillen
breastfeed
Einem Baby Milch geben oder ein Bedürfnis, etwa Durst, erfüllen.
The German word "stillen" is a verb that means "to satisfy," "to calm," or "to appease." It can specifically refer to satisfying hunger or thirst, but it can also be used more generally to mean quelling emotions or desires.
The word "still" within "stillen" means "quiet" or "calm," which suggests creating a state of tranquility or satisfaction.
Similar words in German include "sattmachen" (to satiate or make full), "beruhigen" (to calm), and "stilllegen" (to put to rest).
The difference lies in the nuances of meaning: while "sattmachen" specifically focuses on hunger, "beruhigen" emphasizes calming emotions, and "stilllegen" often refers to ceasing operation or activity rather than simply calming or appeasing someone or something.
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Examples
Sie stillt ihr Baby.verb
She breastfeeds her baby.
Könnten Sie bitte in diesem Raum das Kind stillen?verb
Could you please breastfeed the child in this room?
Die Mutter will das Kind stillen.verb
The mother wants to breastfeed the child.
Während der Pause musste die Mutter ihr Baby stillen.verb
During the break, the mother had to breastfeed her baby.
Die Mutter muss ihr Neugeborenes stillen.verb
The mother has to breastfeed her newborn.
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