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mute in German

mute in German is stumm, still, Stummer — mute means unable or unwilling to speak; silent.

mute in German

stumm
adj
Not having the power of speech; dumb. [from 15th c.]
still
adj
stumm
adj
Stummer
noun
Stumme
noun
stumm
noun
stummschalten
verb
(transitive) To turn off the sound of.

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."

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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