besser stumm als dumm

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German

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Etymology

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Literally, "better silent than dumb".

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈbɛsɐ ˈʃtʊm als ˈdʊm]
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Phrase

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besser stumm als dumm

  1. In certain situations, it is smarter to not express one's opinions, lest one appear idiotic