Bedeutung
Describing a calm environment.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dutch people appreciate 'rust' (peace). Commenting on silence is a common way to acknowledge a comfortable environment. Similar to the Netherlands, but sometimes more reserved in public spaces. In many cultures, silence is respected. In others, it is awkward. This phrase works in both.
Word Order
Remember: Location (hier) comes before Adverb (erg) + Adjective (stil).
Breaking Silence
Use this phrase to start a conversation if the silence feels heavy.
Bedeutung
Describing a calm environment.
Word Order
Remember: Location (hier) comes before Adverb (erg) + Adjective (stil).
Breaking Silence
Use this phrase to start a conversation if the silence feels heavy.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
Het is hier erg ____.
The phrase is 'Het is hier erg stil'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct word order.
Standard Dutch word order places location before the adverb/adjective.
Match the Dutch word to the English meaning.
Stil = ?
Stil means quiet.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Waarom praat je zo zacht?' B: '____.'
The context implies a need for quiet.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHet is hier erg ____.
The phrase is 'Het is hier erg stil'.
Choose the correct word order.
Standard Dutch word order places location before the adverb/adjective.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Stil means quiet.
A: 'Waarom praat je zo zacht?' B: '____.'
The context implies a need for quiet.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
6 FragenYes, it is neutral enough for most settings.
No, you can just say 'Het is hier stil', but 'erg' adds emphasis.
This phrase is impersonal and doesn't have a plural.
No, use 'Hij is stil' for a person.
Not at all, it's a standard observation.
You can use 'heel' instead of 'erg'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Wat is het stil
similarHow quiet it is
Doodstil
specialized formDead quiet
Rust en stilte
builds onPeace and quiet
