Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

schweigen konjugieren

Translation (Übersetzung) to be silent, to keep quiet
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡn̩]
B1
Verbs
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
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Schweigen is a strong verb that means to remain silent or not speak. It often implies a deliberate choice to not say anything, rather than just being quiet. It can be used both literally (not speaking) and figuratively (not making noise).

schweigen is a German Verbs

Learn schweigen meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. schweigen is classified as a Verb in German grammar.

schweigen Examples (Beispiele) in English

schweigen examples with English translations. See how to use schweigen in sentences. schweigen example sentences in English below.

Warum schweigst du?
Why are you silent?
Asking someone why they're not speaking
Sie schwieg zu allen Fragen.
She remained silent to all questions.
Not answering questions
Wir sollten über diese Angelegenheit schweigen.
We should keep quiet about this matter.
Advising discretion

schweigen Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Das Schweigen war unheimlich.
The silence was eerie.
Describing an atmosphere
Er brach das Schweigen mit einer Frage.
He broke the silence with a question.
Ending a period of silence
Im Schweigen liegt oft große Kraft.
There is often great power in silence.
Philosophical statement

schweigen Konjugation — Präsens, Perfekt, Präteritum, Imperativ, and Partizip II (Partizip 2) on one URL (Präteritum und Perfekt together here). English meaning and usage tips are above; common learner mistakes below when available.

schweigen Konjugation Präsens

ich
schweige
du
schweigst
er/sie/es
schweigt
wir
schweigen
ihr
schweigt
sie/Sie
schweigen

schweigen Konjugation Perfekt

ich
habe geschwiegen
du
hast geschwiegen
er/sie/es
hat geschwiegen
wir
haben geschwiegen
ihr
habt geschwiegen
sie/Sie
haben geschwiegen

schweigen Konjugation Präteritum

ich
schwieg
du
schwiegst
er/sie/es
schwieg
wir
schwiegen
ihr
schwiegt
sie/Sie
schwiegen

schweigen Konjugation Futur I

ich
werde schweigen
du
wirst schweigen
er/sie/es
wird schweigen
wir
werden schweigen
ihr
werdet schweigen
sie/Sie
werden schweigen

schweigen Konjugation Futur II

ich
werde geschwiegen haben
du
wirst geschwiegen haben
er/sie/es
wird geschwiegen haben
wir
werden geschwiegen haben
ihr
werdet geschwiegen haben
sie/Sie
werden geschwiegen haben

schweigen Konjugation Imperativ

schweigen Sie

schweigen Konjugation Konjunktiv I

ich
schweige
du
schweigest
er/sie/es
schweige
wir
schweigen
ihr
schweiget
sie/Sie
schweigen

schweigen Konjugation Konjunktiv II

ich
schwiege
du
schwiegest
er/sie/es
schwiege
wir
schwiegen
ihr
schwieget
sie/Sie
schwiegen

schweigen Konjugation Plusquamperfekt

ich
hatte geschwiegen
du
hattest geschwiegen
er/sie/es
hatte geschwiegen
wir
hatten geschwiegen
ihr
hattet geschwiegen
sie/Sie
hatten geschwiegen

schweigen Partizip 2

Partizip II (Partizip 2) — past participle for Perfekt, Plusquamperfekt, and passive. For schweigen it is geschwiegen (see Perfekt above with haben or sein).

schweigen — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for schweigen — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich schweige über das Problem
    Ich schweige zu dem Problem
    Schweigen typically takes the preposition 'zu' or 'über' with accusative, but 'zu' is more common for specific topics
  • Er schweigt die ganze Zeit
    Er schweigt die ganze Zeit
    Actually correct - schweigen doesn't require a direct object, but learners often try to add unnecessary objects
  • Sie schweigt ihn an
    Sie schweigt ihm gegenüber
    Schweigen doesn't take 'an' - use 'gegenüber' or no preposition when referring to people

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schweigen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

schweigen word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn schweigen family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore schweigen related words and expand your German vocabulary.

adjective form (Adjektivierung)
schweigsam
Meaning: taciturn, silent
Example: Er ist ein schweigsamer Mensch.
Adjective
related verb (verwandtes Verb)
verschweigen
Meaning: to conceal, to keep secret
Example: Sie verschwieg ihm die Wahrheit.
Verb
related noun (verwandtes Substantiv)
Schweigepflicht
Meaning: duty of confidentiality
Example: Ärzte unterliegen der Schweigepflicht.
Noun

schweigen Usage - schweigen Collocations - schweigen Idioms - schweigen Synonyms - schweigen Antonyms

schweigen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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schweigen Collocations (Kollokationen)

schweigen collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn schweigen word combinations and how to use schweigen with other words naturally.

schweigen über etwas
to be silent about something
High frequency
schweigen wie ein Grab
to be as silent as the grave
Medium frequency
das Schweigen brechen
to break the silence
High frequency
schweigen lassen
to let someone be silent
Medium frequency
schweigend zustimmen
to agree silently
Medium frequency
in Schweigen hüllen
to envelop in silence
Low frequency
schweigende Mehrheit
silent majority
High frequency

schweigen Idioms (Redewendungen)

schweigen idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing schweigen with meanings and explanations. Master schweigen expressions used in everyday German.

Reden ist Silber, Schweigen ist Gold
Speech is silver, silence is golden
Sometimes it's better to say nothing than to speak
Wer schweigt, stimmt zu
Whoever remains silent agrees
Silence can be interpreted as consent
Schweigen im Walde
Silence in the forest
Complete silence, often used ironically when there's noise
Das Schweigen der Lämmer
The silence of the lambs
Title of a famous novel/film, refers to ominous silence

schweigen Synonyms (Synonyme)

schweigen synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for schweigen and expand your German vocabulary. Learn schweigen similar words and their usage.

still sein
Meaning: to be quiet
High similarity
stumm sein
Meaning: to be mute
Medium similarity
nichts sagen
Meaning: to say nothing
High similarity
verstummen
Meaning: to fall silent
Medium similarity
schweigsam sein
Meaning: to be taciturn
Medium similarity

schweigen Antonyms (Antonyme)

schweigen antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to schweigen. Discover schweigen opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

sprechen
Meaning: to speak
reden
Meaning: to talk
sagen
Meaning: to say
laut sein
Meaning: to be loud
sich äußern
Meaning: to express oneself

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schweigen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

schweigen semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to schweigen. Explore schweigen related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn schweigen contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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