Schweigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schweigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "be silent", "keep quiet" or "say nothing".

Essential properties of "schweigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: schweigen
Simple past: schwieg
Participle: geschwiegen

irregularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "schweigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be silent or keep quiet"

Definition: "To refrain from speaking or making a sound."
Translation(s): be silent, keep quiet, say nothing
Synonym(s): still sein, stumm sein
Antonym(s): sprechen
Related word(s): Schweigsamkeit, Schweiger

📝 Some usage examples:

Er beschloss, zu schweigen.He decided to remain silent.
In der Kirche muss man schweigen.One must be silent in church.
Sie konnten nicht mehr schweigen.They could no longer remain silent.

2.) "To remain silent or keep a secret"

Definition: "Not answering a question or keeping information secret."
Translation(s): to be silent, to keep quiet, to remain silent, to say nothing
Synonym(s): verschweigen
Antonym(s): antworten
Related word(s): Schweigsamkeit, Schweigepflicht

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat auf die Frage geschwiegen.He remained silent on the question.
Die Zeugin schwieg vor Gericht.The witness remained silent in court.
Sie schwieg über ihre Pläne.She kept silent about her plans.

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