zwijgen Learn Unstarted Summary The Dutch translation for “to keep silent” is zwijgen. Examples of "to keep silent" in use There are 2 examples of the Dutch word for "to keep silent" being used: Recording English Dutch Learn Well, will you ever shut up? Welnu, wil je dan wel eens zwijgen? Learn Silence is golden, but not when trying to learn a foreign language. Zwijgen is goud, maar niet als je een vreemde taal tracht te leren. Learn Practice Lesson "to keep silent" Practice (3) Lesson Learn Lesson words to keep silent etc. View all lesson words Lesson phrases Silence is golden, but not when trying to learn a foreign language., Well, will you ever shut up? etc. View all lesson phrases Themed Courses Miscellaneous 189 Part of Speech Courses Verbs (infinitives) 17 Verbs (all parts) 46