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die Zunge hüten

to be careful with one's words to avoid offense or revealing secrets

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Noun
die Zunge f.
Verb
hüten
Topic
Körper und Gesundheit
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Neutral, slightly formal

In a sentence

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Die Sekretärin ____ ihre Zunge, obwohl sie alles weiß.

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Die Sekretärin hütet ihre Zunge, obwohl sie alles weiß.

How it is used

Means to be careful with one's words to avoid offense or revealing secrets. Neutral, slightly formal. Use in discreet or diplomatic situations, e.g. 'In der Verhandlung musste er seine Zunge hüten.' Implies self-control, not just silence.

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