håll käften
Swedish
Etymology
Imperative of hålla käften (“keep one's mouth shut”). Literally "Hold your jaw!"
Interjection
håll käften
- (offensive) shut up
- Synonyms: (dated, impolite) tig, (milder) håll tyst, (milder) tyst, (milder, often jocular) håll truten
Usage notes
Closer in tone to "Shut the fuck up!" The shortened form käften often sounds milder.
See also
- käft