Schweigen

Definition

Schweigen means silence in German. It can refer to the absence of sound or noise, but it can also have a deeper connotation of quietness or reticence.

Opposite

The opposite of schweigen is sprechen, which means to speak. While schweigen implies a lack of vocalization, sprechen involves the act of verbal communication.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for schweigen include stillschweigen (to keep silent) and stumm bleiben (to remain mute). These terms convey a sense of intentional silence or refraining from speaking.

Examples

• “In der Bibliothek herrschte absolute Stille, niemand wollte das Schweigen brechen.”
• “Nach einer langen Diskussion beschloss er, schließlich zu schweigen und sich zurückzuziehen.”
• “Manchmal ist es besser zu schweigen als etwas Falsches zu sagen.”

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