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Geflüster

whispering, murmuring

noun ge-FLUES-ter Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

Geflüster (n) is the collective noun for whispering — the sound or act of people speaking in hushed tones. 'Das Geflüster hörte sofort auf' (The whispering stopped immediately). It can be romantic (liebevolles Geflüster) or secretive. The -ge- prefix gives it a collective, atmospheric sense.

Examples

"Das Geflüster im Publikum verstummte, als die Ministerin das Rednerpult betrat."

Natural Translation

The whispering in the audience fell silent when the minister stepped up to the podium.

Literal Translation

The whispering in-the audience fell-silent, when the minister the lectern stepped-up-to.

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