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Swedish
Etymology
From Dutch stilte. Either influenced by Dutch stilletjes, or by Swedish kultje (itself from Dutch koeltje, diminutive of koelte). Cognate of English still.
Noun
stiltje c
- calm, lull (period with no wind)
- Synonyms: vindstilla, bleke
- (figuratively) calm, lull (low activity)
- Synonym: lugn
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