flüstern
whisper
Sehr leise sprechen, damit es fast nur eine andere Person hören kann.
The German word "flüstern" is a verb that means "to whisper". It refers to speaking in a soft, low voice so as not to be heard clearly by others. The word does not have distinct constituent parts like some compound words; it is derived from older forms related to soft or secretive speech.
Similar words in German include "heimlich sprechen" (to speak secretly) and "schnurren" (to purr or hum softly).
While "flüstern" specifically refers to the act of whispering, "heimlich sprechen" is broader and can refer to any covert or private conversation, and "schnurren" typically relates to a soft, non-verbal sound made, often by animals, rather than whispering.
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Examples
Kinder flüstern heimlich im Klassenzimmer.verb
Children whisper secretly in the classroom.
Während der Prüfung flüstern die Schüler miteinander.verb
During the exam, the students whisper to each other.
Er flüsterte mir etwas Geheimnisvolles ins Ohr.verb
He whispered something mysterious into my ear.
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