stumm
Translation
mute, silent, speechless
Examples
Er war vor Schreck stumm.
He was mute with shock.
Der Film war stumm.
The movie was silent.
Sie blieb einen Moment stumm.
She remained silent for a moment.
Grammar Patterns
to be/remain silent/mute He was mute with shock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: speechless, silent, voiceless; Antonyms: talkative, loud
Etymology
From Old High German 'stum', meaning 'mute' or 'stammering'. It's related to the English word 'stammer'.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'stone' or 'stump' – things that are silent and don't speak.