Meaning 1elevated · 82%
To stop speaking, singing, or producing an audible sound.
Natural examples
Als der Direktor den Raum betrat, verstummte das Gespräch.
The conversation fell silent when the principal entered.
Nach dem letzten Lied verstummte die Musik langsam.
After the final song, the music slowly faded into silence.
Der Zeuge verstummte, als die Frage gestellt wurde.
The witness fell silent when the question was asked.
Usage note
Verstummen is elevated and often describes sudden silence or sounds coming to an end. Its perfect uses sein.
Mini-lesson: verstummen
To stop speaking, singing, or producing an audible sound. Verstummen is elevated and often describes sudden silence or sounds coming to an end. Its perfect uses sein.
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