verb
schweigen
be silent · keep silent · remain silent
Es bedeutet, nichts zu sagen und still zu bleiben.
The German word "schweigen" is a verb meaning "to be silent" or "to keep quiet". It comes from the root word "schweig-", related to silence or not speaking.
Similar words are:
- stillschweigen (to keep silent about something)
- verstummen (to fall silent)
- schweigsam sein (to be taciturn)
Difference:
- Schweigen is the general act of being silent.
- Stillschweigen implies a deliberate silence, often about a specific topic.
- Verstummen often refers to suddenly falling silent.
- Schweigsam sein describes a person's habitual quietness.
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Examples
Er muss jetzt schweigen.verb
He must be silent now.
Sie schweigen in dieser Angelegenheit.verb
They keep silent in this matter.
Er will darüber schweigen.verb
He wants to remain silent about it.
Er wird dazu schweigen.verb
He will be silent about it.
Wir müssen nicht schweigen.verb
We do not have to be silent.
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