mute in German
mute in German is stumm, still, Stummer — mute means unable or unwilling to speak; silent.
mute in German
stumm
Not having the power of speech; dumb. [from 15th c.]
still
stumm
Stummer
Stumme
stumm
stummschalten
(transitive) To turn off the sound of.
What does "mute" mean?
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adj Unable or unwilling to speak; silent.
"She stood mute, unable to find the words to respond."
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verb To silence or turn off the sound of something.
"He muted the television during the adverts."
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noun A device used to soften or dampen the sound of a musical instrument.
"The trumpet player fitted a mute for the quieter passage."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "mute" in German?
"mute" in German is stumm, still, Stummer. 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 German, "mute" is stumm, still, Stummer.
Are there other ways to say "mute" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "mute": stumm, still, Stummer, Stumme, stummschalten.
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