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mute in Dutch

mute in Dutch is stom, gedempt, stil — mute means unable or unwilling to speak; silent.

mute in Dutch

stom
adj
Not having the power of speech; dumb. [from 15th c.]
gedempt
adj
stil
adj
stomme
noun

What does "mute" mean?

  1. adj Unable or unwilling to speak; silent.
    "She stood mute, unable to find the words to respond."
  2. verb To silence or turn off the sound of something.
    "He muted the television during the adverts."
  3. noun A device used to soften or dampen the sound of a musical instrument.
    "The trumpet player fitted a mute for the quieter passage."
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mute in a sentence

  • She stood mute, unable to find the words to respond.
  • He muted the television during the adverts.
  • She muted her microphone before the baby started crying.
  • The trumpet player fitted a mute for the quieter passage.

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What is "mute" in Dutch?

"mute" in Dutch is stom, gedempt, stil. mute means: Unable or unwilling to speak; silent.

How do you use "mute" in a sentence?

Example: "She stood mute, unable to find the words to respond." In Dutch, "mute" is stom, gedempt, stil.

Are there other ways to say "mute" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "mute": stom, gedempt, stil, stomme.

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