muto
mute / silent / speechless
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈmuːto/
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Cultural Note
For a culture that values animated conversation, calling someone 'muto' (silent) often implies something is wrong. 'Restare muto' (to remain silent) suggests shock, disbelief, or emotional overwhelm. In grammar, 'h muta' refers to the silent letter H in Italian.
📝 Example Sentences
Sono rimasto muto dalla sorpresa.
I was left speechless from surprise.
Perché stai muto? Dimmi qualcosa!
Why are you silent? Tell me something!
Un film muto in bianco e nero.
A black and white silent film.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | mute |
| masculine_plural | muti |
| feminine_singular | muta |
| masculine_singular | muto |