Meaning
To remain silent; not to speak.
Cultural Background
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.
Meaning
To remain silent; not to speak.
Tone matters
The phrase itself is neutral, but your tone makes it an insult or a request.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Ich werde das Geheimnis bewahren und den Mund ____.
The idiom is 'den Mund halten'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesIch werde das Geheimnis bewahren und den Mund ____.
The idiom is 'den Mund halten'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if used as a command to someone else.
Related Phrases
Die Klappe halten
synonymShut up
