Dutch Word · Intermediate
stilstaan
to stand still, to not move
Pronunciation: /ˈstɪlˌstaːn/
Meaning
to stand still, to not move
Example
Daar heb ik niet bij stilgestaan.
I did not pay attention to that.
Practice tips
- Practice stilstaan out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.