Be quiet Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈkwaɪət

bee KWY-uht

UK

bˈiː/ /kwˈaɪət

bee KWY-uht

Definition

Used to tell someone to stop making noise or to not speak. It can also mean to remain silent or calm.

Usage & Nuances

Often used as a command, sometimes sounds rude if not said politely. Alternatives include 'please be quiet' (more polite). Used in classrooms, libraries, or when someone is too loud.

• Spanish: cállate - guarda silencio
• Portuguese (BR): fique quieto - silêncio
• Portuguese (PT): fica quieto - silêncio
• Chinese (Simplified): 安静 - 安静点
• Chinese (Traditional): 安靜 - 安靜點
• Hindi: चुप रहो - शांत रहो
• Arabic: اِهدأ - كن هادئاً
• Bengali: চুপ থাকো - শান্ত থাকো
• Russian: тихо - помолчи
• Japanese: 静かにする
• Vietnamese: im lặng - yên lặng
• Korean: 조용히 하다
• Turkish: sessiz ol
• Urdu: خاموش رہو - چپ رہو
• Indonesian: diam - tenang

Example Sentences

Please be quiet. The baby is sleeping.

basic

The teacher told the class to be quiet.

basic

Can you be quiet for a minute?

basic

Hey, could you guys be quiet? I'm on the phone.

natural

Sometimes I just want to sit and be quiet after a long day.

natural

If you can’t be quiet, you’ll have to leave the library.

natural