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silent in German

silent in German is still, schweigen, schweigsam — silent means making no sound at all; completely quiet.

silent in German

still
adj
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
schweigen
adj
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
schweigsam
adj
Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
still
adj
Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed.
stumm
adj
(pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent.
lautlos
adj
(technology) With the sound turned off; usually on silent or in silent mode.
leise
adj
(technology) With the sound turned off; usually on silent or in silent mode.
stumm
adj
(technology) With the sound turned off; usually on silent or in silent mode.

What does "silent" mean?

  1. adjective Making no sound at all; completely quiet.
    "The library fell silent as soon as the exam began."
  2. adjective Not speaking; saying nothing.
    "He stayed silent throughout the interview, refusing to answer any questions."
  3. adjective Of a letter, written but not pronounced.
    "The "k" in "knee" is silent."
  4. noun A film made without recorded sound or dialogue.
    "Charlie Chaplin built his career in silents before talkies took over."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "silent" in German?

"silent" in German is still, schweigen, schweigsam. 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 German, "silent" is still, schweigen, schweigsam.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "silent": still, schweigen, schweigsam, stumm, lautlos, leise.

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