NOUN
dasSchweigen/ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡn̩/silence; being silent
Schweigen is a German noun that means silence or being silent. It is pronounced /ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.the state of not speaking; silence(general)
a.not saying anything; absence of speech
Nach dem Streit herrschte Schweigen im Raum.—After the argument, there was silence in the room.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Schweigen | — |
| Genitive | des Schweigens | — |
| Dative | dem Schweigen | — |
| Accusative | das Schweigen | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schweigen" mean in English?
- "Schweigen" means silence or being silent. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schweigen"?
- "Schweigen" is pronounced /ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schweigen" der, die, or das?
- "Schweigen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Schweigen"?
- "Schweigen" is a noun in German.
