🇲🇲 Burmese phrases

How to Say "Shut up" in Burmese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
တိတ်တိတ်
"Shut up" in Burmese · say it like tee-tay

The most natural way to say "Shut up" in Burmese is တိတ်တိတ်. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

တိတ်
a more casual way to say it
တိတ်နေပါ
a polite way to ask someone to be quiet

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want someone to stop talking, especially if they are being loud or disruptive. It can be used in informal settings among friends or family. Be mindful of the tone, as it can come off as rude if not used carefully.

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Examples in Burmese

BurmeseEnglish
တိတ်တိတ် လုပ်ပါShut up, please.
Common mistake
Learners often use a direct translation from English, which may sound too harsh in Burmese.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear တိတ်တိတ်, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Burmese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to say 'Shut up' in Burmese?

Yes, it can be considered rude, so it's better to use a softer variant.

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