Cool MateMeaning of Be quiet
A command asking someone to stop making noise.
In simple words: Stop making noise.
Be quiet in a sentence
- The teacher told the students to **be quiet** during the test.
- Can you please **be quiet** for a moment while I think?
- The librarian asked everyone to **be quiet** in the reading room.
How to use Be quiet
Use 'be quiet' when asking someone to lower their voice. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but can sound rude if used abruptly.
Grammar pattern
standalone imperative
Memory hint
Imagine a quiet bee buzzing around, gently reminding you to lower your voice.
Related words
Collocations with Be quiet
- be quiet in class
- ask someone to be quiet
- tell someone to be quiet
Opposites of Be quiet
- make noise
- speak loudly
Common mistakes with Be quiet
- Using 'be quiet' in a friendly context without softening the request.
- Incorrectly saying 'be quieted'.
- Confusing with 'be silent', which feels more formal.
Be quiet appears in
Be quiet in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
اصمت
توقف عن إصدار الضوضاء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চুপ কর
চুপ কর।
- GermanDeutsch
Sei ruhig
Hör auf, Lärm zu machen.
- SpanishEspañol
Silencio
Deja de hacer ruido.
- Persianفارسی
ساکت باش
دیگه صدا نده.
- FrenchFrançais
Tais-toi
Arrête de faire du bruit.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चुप रहो
शोर मत करो।
- ItalianItaliano
Stai zitto / Fate silenzio
Smetti di fare rumore.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fique quieto
Pare de fazer barulho.
- RussianРусский
Тише!
Перестань шуметь.
- Urduاردو
خاموش رہو
شور بند کرو۔
- Chinese中文
安静
别吵了。
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Frequently asked questions about Be quiet
What does Be quiet mean?
Stop making noise.
What is the definition of Be quiet?
A command asking someone to stop making noise.
How do you use Be quiet in a sentence?
The teacher told the students to **be quiet** during the test.
Can you give another example of Be quiet?
Can you please **be quiet** for a moment while I think?
What are synonyms for Be quiet?
Common alternatives include silence, hush, calm down.
What is the opposite of Be quiet?
Opposite meanings include make noise, speak loudly.
What words go with Be quiet?
It commonly pairs with be quiet in class, ask someone to be quiet, tell someone to be quiet.
What are common mistakes when using Be quiet?
Using 'be quiet' in a friendly context without softening the request. Incorrectly saying 'be quieted'. Confusing with 'be silent', which feels more formal.
How do you pronounce Be quiet?
US: //bi ˈkwaɪət//, UK: //biː ˈkwaɪət//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Be quiet?
Use 'be quiet' when asking someone to lower their voice. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but can sound rude if used abruptly.