No. 8,601 in Catalan
emmudeix
"Emmudeix" means "becomes silent" or "falls silent" in English.
In a sentence
Quan el tren passa, la vall emmudeix.
When the train passes, the valley falls silent.
Here, 'emmudeix' is used to describe a place becoming silent.
Ella emmudeix cada vegada que ha de parlar en públic.
She gets tongue-tied every time she has to speak in public.
Here, 'emmudeix' indicates a person being unable to speak due to nervousness.
El vent fort emmudeix els crits del mercat.
The strong wind silences the cries of the market.
Here, 'emmudeix' means the sounds are overpowered or drowned out.
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