Flüstern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Flüstern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to whisper" or "to murmur".

Essential properties of "flüstern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: flüstern
Simple past: flüsterte
Participle: geflüstert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "flüstern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To speak softly or in a whisper"

Definition: "To speak in a very low voice or into someone's ear so as not to be heard by others."
Translation(s): to whisper, to murmur
Synonym(s): Wispern, Raunen, Zischeln
Antonym(s): Schreien, Brüllen
Related word(s): Murmeln, Tuscheln

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie flüsterte ihm ein Geheimnis ins Ohr.She whispered a secret into his ear.
Die Kinder flüsterten während des Unterrichts.The children whispered during class.
Er flüsterte so leise, dass ich ihn kaum verstehen konnte.He whispered so quietly that I could barely understand him.

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