Keep still Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈstɪɫ
KEEP-STIL
kˈiːp/ /stˈɪl
KEEP-STIL
Definition
To not move your body at all; to remain completely motionless for a period of time.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly to give instructions, especially to children, during medical exams, or in situations requiring no movement. Sounds gentle but firm. Often used in the imperative: 'Please keep still.' Can also refer to emotional calmness, but less common.
Spanish: quedarse quieto - no moversePortuguese (BR): ficar parado - não se mexerPortuguese (PT): ficar quieto - não se mexerChinese (Simplified): 别动 - 保持不动Chinese (Traditional): 別動 - 保持不動Hindi: शांत रहना - स्थिर रहनाArabic: ابق ساكناً - لا تتحركBengali: নিশ্চল থাকো - চুপচাপ থাকোRussian: не двигаться - сидеть спокойноJapanese: じっとするVietnamese: ngồi yên - đứng yênKorean: 가만히 있다Turkish: kıpırdamadan durmakUrdu: بالکل ساکن رہناIndonesian: diam saja - tetap tenang
Example Sentences
Please keep still while I take your picture.
basic
You need to keep still during the medical exam.
basic
The cat can’t keep still when she hears a noise.
basic
Kids, can you keep still for just five minutes?
natural
It’s hard to keep still when you’re excited about something.
natural
Just keep still and the bee will fly away.
natural