English-German translations for keep quiet

• schweigen
  Wir dürfen jedenfalls nicht schweigen! What we must not do is keep quiet.
  Wir dürfen nämlich nicht länger schweigen. For we cannot keep quiet any longer.
  Sollten sie etwa obendrein noch schweigen? Are they supposed to keep quiet as well?

Definition of keep quiet

• To remain silent
• To refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret

Examples

• Granny is asleep, so keep quiet while you play.
• Remember its a surprise party, so keep quiet about it.

Related words

• keep quient
• keep it quiet
• keeping with etiquette