radio silence
die Funkstille, die Funkstillen
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radio silence
The absence of radio or message connections, meaning that no contact is possible via radio or other communication tools.
Nach dem Gewitter herrschte zwischen den beiden Schiffen mehrere Stunden lang Funkstille.
After the storm, there was radio silence between the two ships for several hours.
radio silence
The deliberate or noticeable silence between people, groups, or institutions; no messages are exchanged and no conversations take place.
Seit unserem Streit herrscht zwischen uns Funkstille.
There has been radio silence between us since our argument.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Funkstillen |
| genitive | der Funkstille |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Funkstille | die Funkstillen |
| accusative | die Funkstille | die Funkstillen |
| dative | der Funkstille | den Funkstillen |
| genitive | der Funkstille | der Funkstillen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Funkstille' is made up of 'Funk' (radio communication) and 'Stille' (silence). Literally, the word therefore refers to silence in radio communication; from this, the figurative meaning of silence also developed.
Wegen eines technischen Defekts herrschte im Zug mehrere Minuten lang Funkstille.
Because of a technical defect, there was radio silence on the train for several minutes.
When the context involves ships, aircraft, or technical communication connections, the literal meaning is usually intended. When people, political parties, or institutions are the focus, 'Funkstille' usually refers to a lack of contact.
Zwischen den beiden Flugzeugen herrschte nach dem Ausfall der Verbindung Funkstille.
There was radio silence between the two aircraft after the connection failed.
Zwischen den Verhandlungspartnern herrscht seit Tagen Funkstille.
There has been radio silence between the negotiating parties for days.
In its technical meaning, 'Funkstille' often occurs with verbs such as 'herrschen' (to prevail), 'eintreten' (to begin) or 'enden' (to end). Typical contexts include radio communication between ships, aircraft, or emergency responders.
Nach dem Unfall herrschte im Funkverkehr der Rettungskräfte kurze Zeit Funkstille.
There was radio silence in the emergency responders' radio communications for a short time after the accident.
In its figurative meaning, 'Funkstille' is often used with 'zwischen' (between) and a group of people or an institution. Common expressions include 'es herrscht Funkstille' (there is radio silence) and 'die Funkstille hält an' (the radio silence continues).
Zwischen den Geschwistern herrscht nach dem Streit weiterhin Funkstille.
There has still been radio silence between the siblings since the argument.
