stumm
mute · silent
Es beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das keinen Ton von sich gibt oder nicht spricht.
The German word "stumm" is an adjective that means "mute" or "silent". This term is often used to describe someone who is unable to speak or chooses not to speak. It can also describe something that makes no sound, such as "ein stummer Film" (a silent film).
Similar words in German include:
- "schweigsam" (taciturn)
- "still" (quiet or still)
- "wortlos" (wordless)
Differences:
- "Schweigsam" usually describes a person who is naturally inclined to speak very little.
- "Still" generally refers to quiet or calm situations, not necessarily implying a permanent state of silence.
- "Wortlos" emphasizes the absence of words or verbal communication, often used in specific instances rather than as a general characteristic.
Thus, "stumm" specifically denotes muteness or a state of making no sound, whereas the other words carry slightly different nuances related to quietness or silence.
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Examples
Die stummen Schauspieler beeindrucken das Publikum.adjective
The mute actors impress the audience.
Der Film ist stumm.adjective
The movie is silent.
Sie bleibt stumm, obwohl sie viel zu sagen hat.adjective
She remains silent, although she has much to say.
Das Telefon ist stumm geschaltet.adjective
The phone is muted.
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