stumm

stummer · am stummsten
Goethe B1 Adjective #518 Adjective
1.

mute

Opposite: taub
(Oddly enough, it looks a bit like it could be related to "Stimme" (voice), but it's actually related to "stammering")
Examples
  • Die Katze ist stumm.
  • The cat is mute.

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How many meanings does the German word 'stumm' have?

stumm has 1 distinct meaning: 1. mute.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'stumm'?

comparative: stummer / superlative: am stummsten

What is 'stumm' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'stumm'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.