ти́ше

uncommon #7805

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

Промазываемая маслом цепь работает тише.
The chain being lubricated with oil runs more quietly.
Голос, раздававшийся вдалеке, становился тише.
The voice sounding in the distance grew quieter.
Эта модификация двигателя работает намного тише.
This engine modification runs much more quietly.
Девушка, стеснявшаяся своего акцента, старалась говорить тише.
The girl, who felt self-conscious about her accent, tried to speak more quietly.
Прогретый двигатель работает намного тише.
A warmed-up engine runs much more quietly.
Ляля спит, говори тише.
The baby is sleeping, speak more quietly.
Домашние уже спят, говори тише.
Everyone at home is already asleep, so speak more quietly.
Мотор, обкатываемый в течение месяца, стал работать тише.
The engine, which had been run in for a month, began to run more quietly.