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schweigsam — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cagey adj Careful and guarded about what you say or reveal; reluctant to share information.
  • closemouthed adj reticent, secretive or uncommunicative
  • silent adjective Making no sound at all; completely quiet.
  • taciturn adjective Saying very little by nature; habitually silent or reserved in speech.

Senses

schweigsam is used for these senses in English:

  • cagey Uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.
  • closemouthed reticent, secretive or uncommunicative
  • silent Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
  • taciturn Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.

Related German words