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stil stillerstilst

The comparative and superlative of stil (quiet) in Dutch.

Positive
stil
quiet
Comparative
stiller
-er / more
Superlative
stilst
-st / most

A short stressed vowel doubles the final consonant (dik → dikker).

Use the comparative with dan (stiller dan…) and the superlative with het (het stilste).

About this adjective

What is the comparative of "stil"?

The comparative (vergrotende trap) of stil is stiller. A short stressed vowel doubles the final consonant (dik → dikker). Use it with 'dan': ...stiller dan...

What is the superlative of "stil"?

The superlative (overtreffende trap) of stil is stilst, usually used as het stilste.

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