How the word "умолкнуть" is translated into English
Когда он вошёл, все разговоры сразу умолкли.
When he came in, all conversation immediately went quiet.
Она хотела возразить, но вдруг умолкла на полуслове.
She wanted to object, but suddenly fell silent mid-sentence.
Неужели ты не можешь хоть на минуту умолкнуть?
Can't you be quiet for even a minute?
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