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taciturn in German

taciturn in German is schweigsam, einsilbig, wortkarg — taciturn means saying very little by nature; habitually silent or reserved in speech.

taciturn in German

schweigsam
adj
Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
einsilbig
adj
Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
wortkarg
adj
Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
verschwiegen
adj
Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
kurzsilbig
adj
Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
maulfaul
adj
Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.

What does "taciturn" mean?

  1. adjective Saying very little by nature; habitually silent or reserved in speech.
    "Her father was a taciturn man who answered most questions with a nod."

taciturn in a sentence

  • Her father was a taciturn man who answered most questions with a nod.
  • He grew more taciturn the longer the meeting went on.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "taciturn" in German?

"taciturn" in German is schweigsam, einsilbig, wortkarg. taciturn means: Saying very little by nature; habitually silent or reserved in speech.

How do you use "taciturn" in a sentence?

Example: "Her father was a taciturn man who answered most questions with a nod." In German, "taciturn" is schweigsam, einsilbig, wortkarg.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "taciturn": schweigsam, einsilbig, wortkarg, verschwiegen, kurzsilbig, maulfaul.

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