shush
word
shuush
shuush
Definition
To tell someone to be quiet by saying a short, soft sound like 'shhh.' Used to ask for silence in a gentle or insistent way.
Usage & Nuances
'Shush' is informal, often used with children or in libraries. Can sound gentle or irritated depending on the tone. Sometimes used as a verb: 'She shushed him.' May seem rude if overused or said sharply.
Spanish: ¡chist! - callarPortuguese (BR): xiu! - silenciarPortuguese (PT): xiu! - calarChinese (Simplified): 嘘！- 让安静Chinese (Traditional): 噓！- 讓安靜Hindi: श्श्! - चुप करानाArabic: هسّ! - إجعل هادئًاBengali: শুখ - চুপ (শব্দ) - চুপ করাও (কাজ্য)Russian: тсс - ш-ш-шJapanese: シーッ - 静かにして (しずかにして)Vietnamese: suỵt - im lặng điKorean: 쉿 - 조용히 해Turkish: şşt - susUrdu: چپ - خاموشIndonesian: ssst - diam
Example Sentences
Mom told the kids to shush during the call.
basic
He tried to shush me, but I kept talking anyway.
natural
You don’t have to shush every time someone laughs!
natural
The librarian gave us a quick shush as we entered.
natural
The teacher said 'shush' when the class got too noisy.
basic
Please shush so we can watch the movie.
basic