mum

An adjective used in British English to describe someone who is silent or not speaking, often implying a deliberate choice to keep quiet.

ruПрилагательное, используемое в британском английском для описания человека, который молчит или не говорит, часто подразумевая осознанный выбор хранить молчание.esAdjetivo usado en inglés británico para describir a una persona que guarda silencio o no habla, a menudo implicando una elección deliberada de permanecer callado.frAdjectif utilisé en anglais britannique pour qualifier une personne qui se tait ou ne parle pas, souvent en sous-entendant un choix délibéré de garder le silence.deAdjektiv, das im britischen Englisch verwendet wird, um eine Person zu beschreiben, die schweigt oder nicht spricht, oft im Sinne einer bewussten Entscheidung, Stille zu bewahren.ptAdjetivo usado no inglês britânico para descrever alguém que está calado, que não fala, geralmente por escolha deliberada de guardar silêncio.zh英式英语中的形容词，用来描述沉默寡言或不说话的人，常暗示有意选择保持沉默。arصفة تُستخدم في الإنجليزية البريطانية لوصف شخص يلتزم الصمت أو لا يتكلم، وغالبًا ما تدل على اختيار واعٍ للسكوت أو عدم الإفصاح.

1. Silent or not speaking B1 informal british

   Refusing to speak or communicate when expected to; remaining silent.

   • He stayed mum about the surprise party.
   • She was mum on the subject of her promotion.
   • The witness remained mum during the interrogation.

   ruМолчаливыйessilencioso, que no hablafrSilencieux, muetdeSchweigsamptCaladozh沉默的arصامت

   Sinónimos: closemoutheddumbmutequietreticentsilenttaciturntightlippeduncommunicative

   Antónimos: chattycommunicativegarrulousloquaciousoutspokentalkativeverbose

• mummer comparative form
• mummest superlative form

An informal term for a mother, also used to refer to secrecy or silence.

ruНеформальный термин для матери, также используется для обозначения секретности или молчания.esTérmino informal para referirse a la madre. También se usa en la expresión 'keep mum' para indicar guardar silencio o secreto.frTerme informel pour désigner la mère, également utilisé pour évoquer le silence ou le secret.deInformeller Begriff für die Mutter. Wird auch verwendet, um Verschwiegenheit oder Stille auszudrücken.ptTermo informal para mãe, usado principalmente no inglês britânico. Também pode significar silêncio ou segredo, como na expressão "mum's the word".zh对母亲的非正式称呼；也可表示沉默或保守秘密。arلفظ غير رسمي يُطلَق على الأم. ويُستخدَم أيضًا للإشارة إلى الصمت أو الكتمان أو السرية في عبارة مثل «أن تلتزم الصمت».

1. Chrysanthemum B1 formal

   A type of flowering plant, often associated with China, where it is a symbol of autumn and longevity.

   • The garden was full of colorful mums in bloom.
   • In China, the mum is a revered flower often depicted in art.
   • She arranged a bouquet of white mums for the table.

   ruХризантемаesCrisantemofrChrysanthèmedeChrysanthemeptCrisântemozh菊花arأقحوان

   Sinónimos: chrysanthemum

2. Mother A1 informal british

   An informal term used to refer to one's mother.

   • My mum makes the best apple pie.
   • I called my mum to tell her the good news.
   • His mum picked him up from school.

   ruМамаesmamáfrmamandeMamaptMamãezh妈妈arأُمّ

   Sinónimos: mammamamatermommommymummy

3. Secrecy B2 informal

   The state of being silent or not speaking, often to keep something secret.

   • They kept mum about the surprise party.
   • When asked about the plan, he stayed mum.
   • She remained mum on the subject of her promotion.

   ruМолчаниеesSecreto, silenciofrSecret (garder le silence)deVerschwiegenheitptSigilozh沉默arالسكوت

   Sinónimos: hushmutenessquietnesssecrecysilence

• mums plural form
• mums' possessive plural form
• mum's possessive singular form