apklusti
The English phrase "shut up" can be translated into Latvian as apklusti or aizver muti.
Meaning: "Stop talking." (intj)
Ways to say it
| Latvian |
|---|
| apklusti |
| aizver muti |
These phrases are used to tell someone to stop talking or to be quiet.
Which one should you use?
apklusti is a direct command to cease making noise or to stop speaking. In contrast, aizver muti is more aggressive and carries an insulting tone.
Did you know?
- There is a Latvian expression turēties mēle aiz zobiem, which translates to 'keep the tongue behind the teeth'. This is used to describe the act of staying quiet or keeping a secret, rather than being told to shut up.
- To be slightly less rude than aizver muti, one might use the phrase ņemiet muti prom, which suggests 'take the mouth away'.
- The verb apklusti is often used for inanimate objects, such as a machine or a noisy instrument, rather than just people.
Examples in context
- Lūdzu, apklusti!Please, shut up!
Example conversation
Jānis and Zane are arguing during a movie.
- JānisZane, apklusti! Es neko nedzirdu.Zane, shut up! I can't hear anything.
- ZaneEs tikai skatos filmu!I'm just watching the movie!
- JānisTu runā visu laiku.You are talking the whole time.
- ZaneTiciet vai nē, es klusu.Believe it or not, I'm quiet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shut up” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
