Keep quiet Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈkwaɪət
KEEP KWY-uht
kˈiːp/ /kwˈaɪət
KEEP KWY-uht
Definition
To not speak or to stay silent for a period of time. It can also mean to not reveal information.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a polite request or command, often in classrooms or meetings. Can imply being quiet physically or not disclosing information ('keep quiet about this'). More formal than 'shut up'.
Spanish: guardar silencio - quedarse calladoPortuguese (BR): ficar em silêncio - manter silêncioPortuguese (PT): ficar em silêncio - manter silêncioChinese (Simplified): 保持安静 - 保持沉默Chinese (Traditional): 保持安靜 - 保持沉默Hindi: चुप रहना - शांत रहनाArabic: ابق هادئًا - ابق صامتًاBengali: চুপ থাকা - কিছু না বলাRussian: молчать - держать в тайнеJapanese: 静かにする - 黙っているVietnamese: giữ im lặng - không nói raKorean: 조용히 하다 - 비밀로 하다Turkish: sessiz kalmak - bir şeyi gizli tutmakUrdu: خاموش رہنا - بات چھپاناIndonesian: diam - merahasiakan
Example Sentences
Please keep quiet during the movie.
basic
The teacher asked the students to keep quiet.
basic
Can you keep quiet while the baby sleeps?
basic
"Let's keep quiet about our little secret," she whispered.
natural
If you can't contribute, please just keep quiet.
natural
They promised to keep quiet about what they saw.
natural