keep quiet

• Ruhig sein, nicht sprechen oder keinen Lärm machen; auch im Sinne von schweigen, ein Geheimnis wahren oder Informationen nicht preisgeben.

To remain silent, not speak, or refrain from making noise; also used to mean keeping a secret or not revealing information.

1. Remain silentA2formal

   To not speak or make noise.

   Still sein

   • Please keep quiet during the movie.
   • The students were told to keep quiet in the library.
   • He kept quiet about his plans for the weekend.

2. Conceal informationB1informal

   To not reveal a secret or piece of information.

   Informationen verschweigen

   • She kept quiet about the surprise party.
   • They decided to keep quiet about the incident.
   • He kept quiet about his involvement in the project.