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Silence in German

Silence in German is Schweigen

Example Sentences

  • Ich verstand ihr Schweigen als Zustimmung.
    I interpreted their silence as consent. Source
  • Sein Schweigen hat mich überrascht.
    His silence surprised me. Source
  • Sieh ihr Schweigen nicht als Zustimmung.
    Don't interpret their silence as obedience. Source
  • Dein Schweigen zeigt mir, dass du mit meiner Antwort nicht zufrieden bist.
    I take it from your silence that you are not satisfied with my answer. Source
  • Kennst du des Fremden Sprache nicht, wirst du sein Schweigen nie begreifen.
    If you do not know his language, you will never understand a foreigner's silence. Source
  • Reden, so sagen manche, ist Silber, doch Schweigen ist Gold.
    Some say that speech is worth silver, but silence is worth gold. Source

More Examples of Silence in German

  • Schweig still, du Narr!
    Silence, you fool! Source
  • Ruhe!
    Be quiet!, Silence! Source
  • Keine Antwort ist auch eine.
    Silence gives consent. Source

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