schweigen
/ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡn̩/
verb
B1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present (3rd sg.)
- schweigt
- past
- schwieg
- perfect
- hat geschwiegen
Meaning
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to remain silent, to say nothing
The verb behind Stille/still — an active choice not to speak, not just quietness.
Practice
1 What does schweigen mean?
to remain silent, to say nothing
2 Fill the gap: Sie ___ die ganze Zeit.
Full sentence: Sie schwieg die ganze Zeit. (She stayed silent the whole time.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches schweigen?
schweigen: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
See also
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