German Expression · Advanced
das Mikrofon stummschalten
mute the microphone
Pronunciation: das Mikrofon stummschalten
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: mute the microphone.
Example
Schalte das Mikrofon stumm, solange du nicht sprichst.
Mute the microphone while you are not speaking.
Practice tips
- Practice das Mikrofon stummschalten out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.