Latvian

Noun

klusums m (1st declension)

1. silence, quiet (state in which there are no strong, no hearable sounds, noises)

   iestājās pilnīgs, absolūts klusums‎ ― a complete, an absolute silence fell

   nakts klusumā‎ ― in the silence of the night

   svinīgs, baigs klusums‎ ― solemn, grim silence

   slimniekam vajadzīgs miers un klusums‎ ― the patient needs peace and quiet

   kapa, nāves klusums‎ ― the silence of a tomb, of death (i.e., absolute silence)

   klusuma brīdis‎ ― moment of silence

   ievērot, pārtraukt klusumu‎ ― to observe, to disturb the silence

2. (figuratively) silence, calm (a state in a process where there is little or no intense activity)

   frontē iestājās klusums‎ ― silence fell on the front

   klusums pirms vētras‎ ― the silence, calm before the storm (i.e., before terrible events)

3. piece, quiet, calm (the quality of that which is silent, peaceful, calm)

   mājas klusums‎ ― home quiet, calm

   meža klusums‎ ― forest quiet, silence

   vakara klusums‎ ― evening calm, quiet

   nomales klusums‎ ― suburban calm, quiet

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