quiet

• Beschreibt eine Person, einen Ort oder eine Sache, die wenig oder gar keinen Lärm macht. Bezieht sich auch auf eine ruhige, gelassene Atmosphäre oder eine zurückhaltende, schweigsame Person.

Describes a person, place, or thing that makes little or no noise.

1. Making little or no noiseA1formal

   Producing very little sound; silent or hushed.

   Leise

   • The library is a quiet place to study.
   • She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake the baby.
   • The room fell quiet when the teacher entered.

   Synonymehushednoiselesssilentsoundlessstill

   Antonymeboisterousclamorousloudnoisy

2. Not busy or activeA2formal

   Free from activity, disturbance, or excitement; calm.

   Ruhig

   • We spent a quiet weekend at home.
   • The town is very quiet during the winter months.
   • He enjoys a quiet life away from the city.

   Synonymecalminactivepeacefulrelaxedrestfulsereneslowstilltranquilundisturbed

   Antonymeactivebusyexcitinghecticlivelyturbulent

3. Not speaking or reservedA2formal

   Tending to speak little; not talkative.

   Schweigsam

   • She is a quiet child who prefers reading to playing.
   • He remained quiet during the entire meeting.
   • The quiet student surprised everyone with her excellent presentation.

   Synonymemumreservedreticentsilenttaciturntightlippeduncommunicative

   Antonymechattygarrulousloquacioustalkative

• Adverb, das bedeutet „auf leise Art“ oder „ohne Lärm“. Es beschreibt eine Handlung, die mit geringem Geräusch oder ohne Störung ausgeführt wird. Die Form ist identisch mit dem Adjektiv und hat keine Endung -ly.

An adverb meaning "in a quiet manner" or "without making much noise." It is used to describe an action performed with little sound or disturbance. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a quiet mannerA2formal

   In a way that makes little or no noise; silently or calmly.

   Leise

   • She spoke quiet so as not to wake the baby.
   • He walked quiet through the library.
   • They sat quiet during the entire ceremony.

   Synonymecalmlygentlyinaudiblynoiselesslypeacefullysilentlytranquilly

   Antonymeloudlynoisily

• Substantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft von Stille, Ruhe oder Abwesenheit von Lärm, Störung oder Aktivität bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being silent, still, or free from noise, disturbance, or activity.

unzählbar

1. State of silenceA2formal

   The state or condition of being silent or making little noise.

   Stille

   • The quiet of the library helped her concentrate.
   • He enjoyed the quiet of the early morning.
   • The sudden quiet after the storm was eerie.

   Synonymecalmhushpeacequietnessquietudesilencestillnesstranquility

   Antonymeclamordinnoiserackettumult

2. Peaceful stateA2formal

   A state of calmness, tranquility, or absence of disturbance.

   Ruhe

   • She moved to the countryside for some peace and quiet.
   • The quiet of the forest was soothing.
   • They found quiet in the garden away from the city noise.

   Synonymecalmhushpeaceserenitysilencestillnesstranquility

   Antonymeagitationchaosclamorcommotiondisorderdisturbancenoisetumultturmoiluproar

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas zur Ruhe, Stille oder zum Schweigen zu bringen; auch selbst ruhig oder still werden.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming quiet, calm, or silent.

1. Make or become quietB1formal

   To cause someone or something to become silent or less noisy.

   Zum Schweigen bringen

   • The teacher quieted the class with a stern look.
   • She tried to quiet the crying baby by rocking him.
   • He quieted his mind through meditation.

   Synonymecalmdampenhushmutepacifyquietenshushsilencesoothestill

   Antonymeagitateawakendisturbexcitenoiserousestir

2. Calm or sootheB2formal

   To reduce or stop strong emotions, fears, or disturbances.

   Beruhigen

   • The manager quieted the angry customer's complaints.
   • The medication helped quiet her anxiety.
   • He quieted his doubts by focusing on the facts.

   Synonymeallayappeaseassuagecalmcomforthushlullmollifypacifyplacatereassuresettlesoothestilltranquilize

   Antonymeagitatearousedisturbexciteinflameprovokestirupset

Phrasal-Variantenquiet down