noun
das Schweigen, -
silence
Es bedeutet, dass eine Person keine Geräusche macht und nicht spricht.
The German word "Schweigen" is a noun and a verb meaning "silence" or "to be silent".
- It is derived from the verb "schweigen", which means "to be silent" or "to keep quiet".
Similar words:
- Stille (quiet, stillness)
- Ruhe (peace, calm)
- Schweigsamkeit (taciturnity, reticence)
Differences:
- Schweigen emphasizes an active or deliberate withholding of speech.
- Stille and Ruhe focus more on overall quietness or stillness, which may not imply intentional silence.
- Schweigsamkeit refers more to a character trait of being habitually silent or reserved rather than a momentary act.
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Examples
Dein Schweigen sagt mehr als Worte.noun
Your silence says more than words.
Ein langes Schweigen folgte auf die Aussage.noun
A long silence followed the statement.
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