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dumbness in German

dumbness in German is Stummheit, Mutitas — dumbness means the state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.

dumbness in German

Stummheit
noun
(dated, now, offensive) The state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.
Mutitas
noun
(dated, now, offensive) The state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.

What does "dumbness" mean?

  1. noun The state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.
  2. noun Muteness, silence; abstention from speech.
  3. noun Show or gesture without words; pantomime; dumb-show.
  4. noun The quality of being stupid or foolish.
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What is "dumbness" in German?

"dumbness" in German is Stummheit, Mutitas. dumbness means: The state of being mute: that is, of not communicating vocally, whether from selective mutism (refusal to speak) or from an inability to speak.

Are there other ways to say "dumbness" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "dumbness": Stummheit, Mutitas.

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