Signification
To remain silent; not to speak.
Contexte culturel
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.
Signification
To remain silent; not to speak.
Tone matters
The phrase itself is neutral, but your tone makes it an insult or a request.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Ich werde das Geheimnis bewahren und den Mund ____.
The idiom is 'den Mund halten'.
🎉 Score : /1
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesIch werde das Geheimnis bewahren und den Mund ____.
The idiom is 'den Mund halten'.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, if used as a command to someone else.
Expressions liées
Die Klappe halten
synonymShut up
