nounnoun
der Stummfilm, -e
silent film
The German word "Stummfilm" is a compound noun made up of:
- Stumm — "mute" or "silent"
- Film — "film" or "movie"
Meaning:
"Stummfilm" refers to a silent film, i.e., a movie without synchronized recorded sound, especially spoken dialogue.
Similar words:
- Tonfilm (sound film)
- Schwarz-Weiß-Film (black-and-white film)
Difference:
Unlike Tonfilm, which includes sound, a Stummfilm lacks any synchronized sound or dialogue. It's specifically characterized by absence of sound, while Schwarz-Weiß-Film refers to a film's color format, which may be silent or have sound.
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Examples
Wir sehen heute einen alten Stummfilm.noun
We are watching an old silent film today.
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