verschweigen

German

Etymology

ver- +‎ schweigen (“be silent”)

Pronunciation

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• IPA^(key): /fɛʁˈʃvaɪ̯ɡən/, [fɛɐ̯ˈʃvaɪ̯ɡŋ̍]

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Verb

1. (transitive) to conceal (to hide something by remaining silent about it), to fail to mention, to keep (information) quiet

Related terms

• verschwiegen (adjective)

Further reading

• “verschweigen” in Duden online