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reticence in German

reticence in German is Reserviertheit, Schweigsamkeit, Zurückhaltung.

reticence in German

Reserviertheit
noun
(uncountable, also, figuratively) Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner.
Schweigsamkeit
noun
(uncountable, also, figuratively) Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner.
Zurückhaltung
noun
(uncountable) A silent and reserved nature.
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What is "reticence" in German?

"reticence" in German is Reserviertheit, Schweigsamkeit, Zurückhaltung.

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Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "reticence": Reserviertheit, Schweigsamkeit, Zurückhaltung.

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