ти́ше

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1.
quieter, more quietly, softer (in volume)
Говори́ ти́ше, ребёнок спит.
Speak more quietly, the baby is asleep.
Comparative of тихий/тихо; often used as a request to lower one's voice.
2.
calmer, more peaceful
В дере́вне жизнь ти́ше, чем в го́роде.
Life in the village is quieter than in the city.
3.
more slowly, slower
Веди́ маши́ну ти́ше, здесь ско́льзко.
Drive more slowly, it's slippery here.
Of speed of movement; often as a warning.

Examples

Пробранный вчера сын сегодня вёл себя тише.
After being scolded yesterday, the son behaved more quietly today.
Новая стиралка стирает намного тише старой.
The new washing machine runs much more quietly than the old one.
Зашикавшая на нас соседка попросила говорить тише.
The neighbor who shushed us asked us to speak more quietly.
Прогреваемый двигатель работает намного тише.
An engine that has warmed up runs much more quietly.
Посерьёзневший после болезни отец стал говорить тише.
After his illness, my father, having grown more serious, began to speak more quietly.
После обкатки двигатель стал работать тише.
After the running-in period, the engine began to run more quietly.
Эта модификация двигателя работает намного тише.
This engine modification runs much more quietly.
Говори тише, дети спят.
Speak more quietly, the children are sleeping.