nuscheln
mumble
The German word "nuscheln" is a verb that means "to mumble" or "to slur" when speaking. It refers to speaking indistinctly so that the speech is not clear. Similar words in German include "murmeln" (to murmur), "brummen" (to grumble), and "flüstern" (to whisper).
- Nuscheln vs. murmeln: "Nuscheln" specifically involves unclear articulation, whereas "murmeln" usually refers to speaking softly and incomprehensibly.
- Nuscheln vs. brummen: "Brummen" involves a deeper tone, often a low grumbling sound, whereas "nuscheln" has more to do with unclear enunciation.
- Nuscheln vs. flüstern: "Flüstern" refers to speaking very quietly, almost a whisper, without necessarily being unclear, unlike "nuscheln".
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Examples
Warum nuschelst du immer?verb
Why do you always mumble?
Kinder nuscheln oft, wenn sie schüchtern sind.verb
Children often mumble when they are shy.
Manche Menschen neigen dazu, zu nuscheln, wenn sie nervös sind.verb
Some people tend to mumble when they are nervous.
Beim Sprechen nuscheln manche Menschen manchmal.verb
When speaking, some people mumble sometimes.
Manchmal nuscheln Erwachsene, wenn sie nervös sind.verb
Sometimes adults mumble when they are nervous.
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