stillschweigen

German (Berlin)

/ˈʃtɪlˌʃvaɪ̯ɡn̩/

verb-strong
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to be quiet

Etymology

Compound from German still (silent, quiet, tranquil, still) + German schweigen (be silent, keep silent).

Origin

German (Berlin)

schweigen

Gloss

be silent, keep silent

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