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Stillschweigen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Stillschweigen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to keep silent", "to remain silent" or "to be silent". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Stillschweigen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: stillschweigen
- Simple past: schwieg still
- Participle: stillgeschwiegen
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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.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Stillschweigen
- Plural: die Stillschweigen
Meanings of "Stillschweigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To keep silent about a matter intentionally"
"Stillschweigen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To keep silent about a matter intentionally."
- Translation(s): to keep silent, to remain silent, to be silent
- Synonym(s): verschweigen, schweigen
- Antonym(s): sprechen, reden
- Related word(s): Schweigen, Verschweigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er beschloss, über die Angelegenheit stillschweigen zu bewahren.
- Sie wollte über das Geheimnis stillschweigen.
- Wir müssen darüber stillschweigen.
2.) "State of silence or lack of communication"
"Stillschweigen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "State of silence or lack of communication."
- Translation(s): silence, taciturnity, reticence
- Synonym(s): Schweigen, Stille
- Antonym(s): Gespräch, Kommunikation
- Related word(s): Schweigsamkeit, Verschwiegenheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Stillschweigen im Raum war erdrückend.
- Ihr Stillschweigen sprach Bände.
- Nach der Frage herrschte Stillschweigen.