verb

tuscheln

whisper

Leise miteinander sprechen, damit andere es nicht hören.

The German word "tuscheln" is a verb that means "to whisper" or "to mutter". It is often used to describe the act of speaking quietly and discreetly, typically in a secretive or conspiratorial manner. The word derives from the noun "Tuschel", representing a soft, low sound, similar to murmuring.

Similar words in German include "flüstern" (to whisper) and "murmeln" (to murmur). The difference between these words is that "tuscheln" often implies more secretive or conspiratorial communication, while "flüstern" can refer more generally to any quiet speaking. "Murmeln" can refer to speaking indistinctly or in a way that is difficult to understand, often not limited to secrecy.

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Examples

Die Kinder tuscheln im Unterricht.verb

The children whisper in class.

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