stilstand

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Dutch

Etymology

Compound of stil +‎ stand.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstɪl.stɑnt/
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  • Hyphenation: stil‧stand

Noun

stilstand m (uncountable)

  1. standstill, stop, stoppage, cessation
    Hij kwam vlak voor de afgrond tot stilstand.
    He came to a standstill just before the abyss.

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