German Expression · Native
Halt den Mund
shut your mouth
Pronunciation: halt den MOONT
Meaning
A harsh command telling someone to stop talking.
Example
Er war wütend und sagte: Halt den Mund.
He was angry and said: Shut your mouth.
Practice tips
- Practice Halt den Mund 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 native-level learners.