das Silentium
Translation
silence, quiet
Examples
Der Lehrer forderte Silentium.
The teacher demanded silence.
Im Kloster herrschte tiefes Silentium.
Deep silence reigned in the monastery.
Grammar Patterns
to demand/keep silence Silentium fordern/wahren The judge demanded silence in the courtroom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stille (stillness), Ruhe (calm)
Etymology
From Latin 'silentium' (silence). It shares the same root as the English word 'silent'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'silent' and add the formal, Latin-sounding suffix '-ium'.