When we use the word stille as an adjective, it means that something is without noise. You can use it to describe a quiet room, a silent person, or a calm atmosphere. For example, if you say Rommet er stille, it means "The room is quiet." You might also hear it in phrases like Vær stille! which means "Be quiet!" or "Shut up!" depending on the context.
When we talk about the word stille as an adjective at the C1 level, we move beyond its basic meaning of 'quiet' or 'silent'. While still retaining that core, at C1 we consider its more nuanced and figurative uses.
For instance, it can describe a 'still' or 'calm' atmosphere, even without the absence of sound, such as 'et stille vann' (a still lake). We might also use it to refer to a 'quiet' or 'reserved' person, implying their demeanor rather than their volume: 'en stille person'.
Furthermore, stille can function adverbially to mean 'quietly' or 'silently', and in more advanced contexts, it can be part of idiomatic expressions. Understanding these subtle distinctions and broader applications is key to mastering stille at a C1 level.
stille 30秒了解
- No noise
- Calm, peaceful
- Can describe places, people, or situations
Alright, let's get practical with the Norwegian word 'stille'. You've learned it means 'without noise'. Now, let's look at where you'll actually hear and use this word in real-life Norwegian settings. This isn't academic, it's about what you need to know to understand and speak Norwegian naturally, whether you're at work, school, or just keeping up with the news.
§ 'Stille' in the Workplace
In a Norwegian workplace, 'stille' comes up a lot when talking about noise levels, concentration, or even just keeping things calm. It's a key word for understanding expectations around work environments.
- DEFINITION
- Without noise.
Kan du være litt stille? Jeg må konsentrere meg. (Can you be a bit quiet? I need to concentrate.)
Det er veldig stille på kontoret i dag. (It's very quiet in the office today.)
§ 'Stille' in Educational Settings
In schools or universities, 'stille' is often used by teachers or when describing the learning environment. It’s about creating a conducive space for study.
- DEFINITION
- Without noise.
Vær stille i biblioteket. (Be quiet in the library.)
Klasserommet var helt stille under prøven. (The classroom was completely quiet during the test.)
§ 'Stille' in the News and Media
When you're reading or listening to Norwegian news, 'stille' can describe situations, reactions, or even the lack of activity. It's often used to convey a sense of calm, lack of disturbance, or sometimes, a worrying absence of sound.
- DEFINITION
- Without noise.
Etter ulykken ble det helt stille. (After the accident, it became completely quiet.)
Regjeringen har vært stille om saken. (The government has been quiet about the matter.)
§ Common Phrases with 'Stille'
Here are some common ways 'stille' is used in everyday Norwegian, beyond just describing a lack of sound. These show its versatility.
En stille stund: A quiet moment/time. (Perfect for describing a peaceful break.)
Jeg trenger en stille stund for å tenke. (I need a quiet moment to think.)
Å være stille som en mus: To be quiet as a mouse. (A common idiom.)
Barna var stille som mus da læreren kom inn. (The children were quiet as mice when the teacher came in.)
Stille før stormen: Quiet before the storm. (Another idiom, used just like in English.)
Det er ofte stille før stormen. (It's often quiet before the storm.)
Understanding 'stille' in these contexts will significantly boost your comprehension of spoken and written Norwegian. It's not just a word for 'quiet'; it carries nuances about atmosphere, behavior, and events. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll find 'stille' becomes a natural part of your Norwegian vocabulary.
§ Understanding 'stille' as an Adjective
Many learners make mistakes with 'stille' because they don't fully grasp its nuances as an adjective in Norwegian. Remember, 'stille' primarily means 'quiet' or 'silent'. It describes a state of being without noise.
- DEFINITION
- Without noise.
Biblioteket er stille.
(The library is quiet.)
§ Confusing 'stille' with 'rolig'
A very common mistake is using 'stille' when you actually mean 'calm' or 'peaceful', which is better translated as 'rolig'. While a quiet place can be calm, 'stille' specifically refers to the absence of sound, not a state of mind or general tranquility.
Incorrect: Jeg føler meg stille i dag. (I feel quiet today.)
Correct: Jeg føler meg rolig i dag. (I feel calm today.)
Havet var rolig i dag.
(The sea was calm today.)
§ Incorrect Placement or Inflection
As an adjective, 'stille' will inflect (change its ending) depending on the noun it describes. However, 'stille' is an adjective that does not change its form. This is an easy mistake to make, so pay attention!
En stille
Det stille
De stille
Notice that 'stille' remains the same regardless of gender or number. This makes it easier, but also a point where learners might over-inflect.
§ Using 'stille' as an Adverb
While 'stille' is primarily an adjective, it can also function as an adverb, meaning 'quietly'. The form remains the same.
Han snakket stille.
(He spoke quietly.)
Gå stille.
(Walk quietly.)
The mistake here often isn't the form, but sometimes forgetting that it can describe *how* an action is performed, not just *what* something is.
需要掌握的语法
Adjectives like 'stille' that end in -e in their dictionary form do not change their ending to agree with the gender or number of the noun they modify. They remain 'stille' for masculine, feminine, and neuter singular nouns, and also for plural nouns.
En stille jente (A quiet girl) / Et stille hus (A quiet house) / Stille barn (Quiet children)
'Stille' can be used predicatively, meaning it follows a verb like 'å være' (to be) or 'å bli' (to become), and describes the subject.
Huset er stille (The house is quiet) / Hun ble stille (She became quiet)
When 'stille' is used attributively (before the noun), it also maintains its form.
Den stille gaten (The quiet street) / De stille barna (The quiet children)
'Stille' can also be used as an adverb to describe how an action is performed, meaning 'quietly'.
Han gikk stille ut av rommet (He quietly walked out of the room)
The comparative form of 'stille' is 'stillere' (quieter), and the superlative form is 'stillest' (quietest) or 'den/det/de stilleste' (the quietest).
Biblioteket er stillere enn kafeen (The library is quieter than the cafe) / Dette er den stilleste plassen (This is the quietest place)
按水平分级的例句
Katten er stille.
The cat is quiet.
Huset er stille om natten.
The house is quiet at night.
Vannet er stille i dag.
The water is still today.
Barnet er stille nå.
The child is quiet now.
Vær stille, vær så snill.
Be quiet, please.
Hun er stille i klassen.
She is quiet in class.
Motoren er stille.
The engine is quiet.
De sitter stille og leser.
They sit quietly and read.
Huset var helt stille etter at barna hadde lagt seg, en sjelden fred.
The house was completely quiet after the children had gone to bed, a rare peace.
Selv i den travle byen var det mulig å finne et stille hjørne i parken.
Even in the busy city, it was possible to find a quiet corner in the park.
Hun foretrakk alltid de stille timene tidlig om morgenen for å arbeide uforstyrret.
She always preferred the quiet hours early in the morning to work undisturbed.
Etter sjokket lå de alle stille, som om de forsøkte å bearbeide hendelsen.
After the shock, they all lay still, as if trying to process the event.
Han er vanligvis så pratsom, men i dag har han vært uvanlig stille.
He's usually so talkative, but today he's been unusually quiet.
For å observere dyrelivet måtte vi være helt stille og tålmodige.
To observe the wildlife, we had to be completely quiet and patient.
En stille forståelse spredte seg mellom dem, ord var unødvendige.
A silent understanding spread between them, words were unnecessary.
Han ba dem om å være stille under seremonien, av respekt for de avdøde.
He asked them to be quiet during the ceremony, out of respect for the deceased.
语法模式
句型
Substantiv + er + stille.
Huset er stille. (The house is quiet.)
Det er stille + sted.
Det er stille her. (It is quiet here.)
Verb + adverb av måte + stille.
Han snakket stille. (He spoke quietly.)
Verb + substantiv + stille.
Hold deg stille! (Stay still!)
Stille + substantiv.
En stille natt. (A quiet night.)
Verb + å være stille.
Jeg liker å være stille. (I like to be quiet.)
Stille + adjektiv.
Stille og rolig. (Quiet and calm.)
Substantiv + er + stille + når + setning.
Han er stille når han leser. (He is quiet when he reads.)
自我测试 48 个问题
The house is quiet.
The water is still.
Be quiet!
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Rommet er stille.
Focus: stille
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Barna er stille.
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Han er en stille mann.
Focus: stille
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Write a short sentence describing a quiet place you like.
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Jeg liker et stille sted. Det er rolig.
Complete the sentence: 'Katten er ____ når den sover.' (The cat is ____ when it sleeps.)
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Katten er stille når den sover.
Write a sentence using 'stille' to describe a person.
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Han er en stille person.
Hvorfor er det fredelig i huset?
Read this passage:
Jeg liker å lese en bok. Det er kveld, og huset er stille. Jeg sitter i stua og leser. Det er veldig fredelig.
Hvorfor er det fredelig i huset?
The passage says 'huset er stille' which means the house is quiet, leading to a peaceful atmosphere.
The passage says 'huset er stille' which means the house is quiet, leading to a peaceful atmosphere.
Hva ber læreren barna om å gjøre?
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Læreren sier: 'Vær stille nå.' Barna slutter å snakke. De sitter rolig ved pultene sine. Læreren smiler.
Hva ber læreren barna om å gjøre?
The teacher says 'Vær stille nå', which means 'Be quiet now'.
The teacher says 'Vær stille nå', which means 'Be quiet now'.
Hva er en viktig regel på biblioteket?
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På biblioteket må man være stille. Det er en regel. Folk leser og studerer. Ingen snakker høyt.
Hva er en viktig regel på biblioteket?
The passage explicitly states 'På biblioteket må man være stille' (At the library, one must be quiet).
The passage explicitly states 'På biblioteket må man være stille' (At the library, one must be quiet).
This sentence means 'It is quiet here'. We start with 'Det er' (It is), then the adjective 'stille' (quiet), and finally the adverb of place 'her' (here).
This is a common imperative phrase meaning 'Be quiet now'. 'Vær' is the imperative form of 'å være' (to be), followed by the adjective 'stille' (quiet) and the temporal adverb 'nå' (now).
This sentence means 'He is a quiet man'. We start with the subject 'Han' (He), then 'er' (is), the indefinite article 'en' (a), the adjective 'stille' (quiet), and the noun 'mann' (man).
This is a common request when someone wants quiet.
Think about where people go to read or study.
This describes a person's personality.
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Kan du være litt stille?
Focus: stille
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Jeg liker stille musikk.
Focus: liker, stille
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Det er veldig stille her.
Focus: veldig, stille
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Imagine you are in a library. Describe what it is like using 'stille'.
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Biblioteket er veldig stille. Jeg liker å lese her fordi det er så rolig.
You are telling a friend about a calm place you visited. Use 'stille' in your description.
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Jeg var på et veldig stille sted i går. Det var en liten hytte ved sjøen.
Complete the sentence: 'Om natten er byen _______.' (At night, the city is _______.)
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Om natten er byen stille.
Hva er katten?
Read this passage:
Katten sover på sofaen. Den er veldig stille. Ingen lyder kommer fra den. Huset er rolig.
Hva er katten?
The passage says 'Den er veldig stille,' which means 'It is very quiet.'
The passage says 'Den er veldig stille,' which means 'It is very quiet.'
Hvorfor ba læreren elevene være stille?
Read this passage:
Læreren ba elevene være stille i klasserommet. Det var viktig for å kunne konsentrere seg om oppgaven.
Hvorfor ba læreren elevene være stille?
The passage states 'Det var viktig for å kunne konsentrere seg om oppgaven,' meaning 'It was important in order to be able to concentrate on the task.'
The passage states 'Det var viktig for å kunne konsentrere seg om oppgaven,' meaning 'It was important in order to be able to concentrate on the task.'
Hva var spesielt med skogen etter regnet?
Read this passage:
Etter regnet ble skogen veldig stille. Man kunne høre fuglene synge, men ingen andre lyder.
Hva var spesielt med skogen etter regnet?
The passage says 'Etter regnet ble skogen veldig stille,' which translates to 'After the rain, the forest became very quiet.'
The passage says 'Etter regnet ble skogen veldig stille,' which translates to 'After the rain, the forest became very quiet.'
Imagine you are describing a library to a friend who has never been to one. Use 'stille' to describe the atmosphere and the importance of maintaining quiet. Include details about what activities people do there and why the quiet is necessary.
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Sample answer
Et bibliotek er et fantastisk sted. Det er vanligvis veldig stille der, en fredelig atmosfære hvor folk kan lese bøker, studere, eller bare slappe av. Det er viktig å være stille for å la alle konsentrere seg og nyte roen.
You are writing an email to a new colleague, giving them advice on how to behave during an important meeting. Emphasize the need for a quiet environment and respectful listening. Use 'stille' at least once.
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Hei [Kollegas navn], Velkommen til teamet! Jeg ville bare gi deg noen råd før det store møtet i morgen. Det er viktig å være stille under presentasjonene og lytte nøye. Vi ønsker en respektfull og konsentrert atmosfære, så unngå forstyrrelser. Mvh, [Ditt navn]
Describe a moment when you needed complete silence to focus on a difficult task. Explain what the task was and why the quiet was crucial for you to succeed.
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Jeg husker en gang jeg måtte løse en veldig kompleks kodeoppgave. Det var absolutt nødvendig med et helt stille rom for å konsentrere meg fullt ut. Uten den roen ville det vært umulig å holde fokus og finne løsningen.
Hvilken type stillhet beskrives i teksten?
Read this passage:
Et av de mest imponerende aspektene ved det nordiske landskapet er dets evne til å innby til stillhet. Spesielt i de dype skogene eller på de øde fjelltoppene kan man oppleve en nesten overveldende ro. Denne stillheten er ikke bare fravær av støy, men en følelse av dyp fred som lar tankene vandre fritt. Mange søker disse stedene for å koble av fra hverdagens mas og finne indre ro.
Hvilken type stillhet beskrives i teksten?
Teksten beskriver stillheten som mer enn bare fravær av støy; det er en 'følelse av dyp fred som lar tankene vandre fritt' og folk søker den for å 'finne indre ro'.
Teksten beskriver stillheten som mer enn bare fravær av støy; det er en 'følelse av dyp fred som lar tankene vandre fritt' og folk søker den for å 'finne indre ro'.
Hva kan stillhet symbolisere i visse kulturer, ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
I mange kulturer er stillhet et tegn på respekt, spesielt i formelle settinger eller under sorg. Å opprettholde stillhet kan vise at man lytter, respekterer den som snakker, eller ærer den som har gått bort. Dette er en viktig del av non-verbal kommunikasjon og kan variere sterkt mellom ulike samfunn. Feiltolkninger av stillhet kan føre til misforståelser.
Hva kan stillhet symbolisere i visse kulturer, ifølge teksten?
Teksten sier klart at stillhet 'kan vise at man lytter, respekterer den som snakker, eller ærer den som har gått bort'.
Teksten sier klart at stillhet 'kan vise at man lytter, respekterer den som snakker, eller ærer den som har gått bort'.
Hvorfor er stillhet viktig for mental helse, ifølge forskningen som er nevnt?
Read this passage:
Forskningsresultater tyder på at perioder med stillhet er avgjørende for mental helse og kreativitet. Hjernen bruker stillhet til å bearbeide informasjon, konsolidere minner og hvile. En konstant strøm av støy og stimuli kan overbelaste hjernen og redusere evnen til å tenke klart. Derfor anbefales det å aktivt søke stillhet i hverdagen.
Hvorfor er stillhet viktig for mental helse, ifølge forskningen som er nevnt?
Teksten forklarer at 'Hjernen bruker stillhet til å bearbeide informasjon, konsolidere minner og hvile', og at dette er avgjørende for mental helse.
Teksten forklarer at 'Hjernen bruker stillhet til å bearbeide informasjon, konsolidere minner og hvile', og at dette er avgjørende for mental helse.
The quiet room allowed even a pin drop to be heard.
Her quiet presence was often more impactful than others' loud arguments.
After the long debate, the hall fell into deep, quiet reflection.
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Kan du beskrive en tid da stillhet var spesielt betydningsfull for deg?
Focus: stille, betydningsfull
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Hvordan ville du forklart konseptet 'stille protest' til noen som aldri har hørt om det?
Focus: stille, protest
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Diskuter de psykologiske effektene av å leve i et konstant stille miljø sammenlignet med et støyfylt et.
Focus: psykologiske, miljø, støyfylt
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This sentence describes the quiet atmosphere in the study hall before an exam, highlighting the use of 'stille' in a contextual setting.
This sentence illustrates 'stille' as a state of being motionless and quiet, emphasizing attentive listening.
This sentence demonstrates 'stille' in a more abstract sense, referring to a sudden cessation of noise or activity after a tense moment.
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Summary
Use 'stille' to describe anything that is quiet or still.
- No noise
- Calm, peaceful
- Can describe places, people, or situations
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