stumm

mute; silent

English translations

  1. 01

    still

  2. 02

    mute

  3. 03

    silent

Word details

German meaning
Nicht fähig zu sprechen oder ohne Ton.
English meaning
Silent
Synonym
sprachlos, wortlos
German example
Der Film war stumm.
English example
The movie was silent.
Comparative
stummerSuperlative: am stummsten

Example sentences with “stumm”

  1. Er blieb die ganze Zeit stumm. (He remained silent the whole time.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'stumm' and 'still'?

'Stumm' means 'mute' (unable to speak or choosing not to), while 'still' means 'quiet'.