How is the word piinlik vaikus translated from Estonian to English

English translation
awkward silence
phrase

Paus jutus, mis teeb inimestele ebamugavaks.

A pause in talking that makes people uncomfortable.

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  • Tema küsimusele järgnes piinlik vaikus. — An awkward silence followed his question.

  • Keegi ei teadnud, kuidas piinlikku vaikust katkestada. — Nobody knew how to break the awkward silence.

  • Pärast seda nalja istusime piinlikus vaikuses. — After that joke we sat in awkward silence.

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