| Level | B1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | adjective |
| Front | silent |
| IPA | /ˈsaɪlənt / adjective |
| Back | sessiz |
| Back 2 | silent (adjective) /ˈsaɪlənt
/ adjective
1
where there is no noise; making no noise
sessiz
The house was empty and silent.
SYNONYM QUIET1
2 [only
before a noun]
not using spoken words
sessiz
They nodded in silent agreement.
a silent prayer/protest
3 silent
(on/about sth)
refusing to speak
about sth
suskun, sessiz
The policeman told her she had the right to
remain silent.
So far he has remained silent about his
future plans.
4
(used about a letter) not pronounced
(harf) sesletilmeyen, telaffuz
edilmeyen
The ‘b’ in ‘comb’ is silent.
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