stillen
Translation
to breastfeed, to satisfy, to quench, to staunch
Examples
Die Mutter stillt ihr Baby.
The mother is breastfeeding her baby.
Er stillte seinen Durst mit Wasser.
He quenched his thirst with water.
Die Sanitäterin stillte die Blutung.
The paramedic staunched the bleeding.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to breastfeed (sb.) The mother is breastfeeding her baby.
((sth.)) to satisfy/quench (sth.) He quenched his thirst.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to nurse, to satisfy, to calm; Antonyms: to agitate, to provoke
Etymology
From 'still' (quiet, calm). The verb means 'to make something quiet or calm'.
Memory Tips
Think of making a baby 'still' (quiet) by feeding it, or making your thirst 'still' by drinking.