Swedish

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Etymology

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Imperative of hålla käften (keep one's mouth shut). Literally "Hold your jaw!"

Interjection

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håll käften

  1. (offensive) shut up
    Håll käften sa jag!
    I told you to shut your fucking mouth!

Usage notes

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Closer in tone to "Shut the fuck up!" than "Shut up!" The shortened form käften often sounds milder.

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Synonyms (milder)

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