Definition of hush

hushverb

im lặng

/hʌʃ//hʌʃ/

The word "hush" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages. The Online Etymology Dictionary states that the word "hush" comes from the Old English word "husian", which means "to keep silent" or "to quiet". This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*husiz", which is also the source of the Modern English word "housing". The word "hush" originally meant "to quiet or soothe" and was often used to instruct someone to be quiet or still. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word evolved, and it gained additional meanings related to secrecy, silence, and soft or gentle sounds. Today, the word "hush" is used in a variety of contexts, including to instruct someone to be quiet, to describe a soft or quiet sound, or to refer to a secret or hidden matter.

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to be quiet; to stop talking or crying

im lặng; ngừng nói hoặc khóc

Example:
  • Hush now and try to sleep.

    Im lặng và cố gắng ngủ đi.

to make somebody/something become quieter; to make somebody stop talking, crying, etc.

làm cho ai/cái gì trở nên im lặng hơn; làm cho ai đó ngừng nói, ngừng khóc, v.v.

Example:
  • She tenderly hushed the baby in her arms.

    Cô dịu dàng ôm đứa bé vào lòng.

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