This is the 4299th most frequent Swedish word.
stilla
"Stilla" in Swedish means "calm," "quiet," or "tranquil."
In this sentence, 'stilla' is used as a verb meaning 'to calm or soothe', indicating action towards reducing agitation or tension.
Hon försökte stilla sina nerver innan presentationen.
She tried to calm her nerves before the presentation.
Here, 'stilla' is an adjective meaning 'still' or 'calm', describing the state of the lakes as unmoving or serene.
Sjöarna låg stilla i morgonljuset.
The lakes lay still in the morning light.
In this context, 'stilla' acts as a verb meaning 'to satisfy or appease', often related to fulfilling an emotional or intellectual need.