Significado
To remain silent; not to speak.
Contexto cultural
Germans value privacy. Keeping one's mouth shut about personal matters is a sign of respect. Austrians might use 'Den Mund halten' but often prefer softer alternatives like 'Sei bitte still'.
Tone matters
The phrase itself is neutral, but your tone makes it an insult or a request.
Significado
To remain silent; not to speak.
Tone matters
The phrase itself is neutral, but your tone makes it an insult or a request.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
Ich werde das Geheimnis bewahren und den Mund ____.
The idiom is 'den Mund halten'.
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Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosIch werde das Geheimnis bewahren und den Mund ____.
The idiom is 'den Mund halten'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasYes, if used as a command to someone else.
Frases relacionadas
Die Klappe halten
synonymShut up
