silent in Dutch
silent in Dutch is stil, zwijgzaam, zwijgend — silent means making no sound at all; completely quiet.
silent in Dutch
stil
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
zwijgzaam
Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
zwijgend
Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
What does "silent" mean?
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adjective Making no sound at all; completely quiet.
"The library fell silent as soon as the exam began."
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adjective Not speaking; saying nothing.
"He stayed silent throughout the interview, refusing to answer any questions."
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adjective Of a letter, written but not pronounced.
"The "k" in "knee" is silent."
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noun A film made without recorded sound or dialogue.
"Charlie Chaplin built his career in silents before talkies took over."
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silent in a sentence
- The library fell silent as soon as the exam began.
- After the joke fell flat, the room went silent.
- He stayed silent throughout the interview, refusing to answer any questions.
- The "k" in "knee" is silent.
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What is "silent" in Dutch?
"silent" in Dutch is stil, zwijgzaam, zwijgend. silent means: Making no sound at all; completely quiet.
How do you use "silent" in a sentence?
Example: "The library fell silent as soon as the exam began." In Dutch, "silent" is stil, zwijgzaam, zwijgend.
Are there other ways to say "silent" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "silent": stil, zwijgzaam, zwijgend.
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