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flüstern

to whisper

verb FLUES-tern Less Common
Communication Speech

Also means

to murmur

Usage Note

flüstern means to speak very quietly, breath without full voice. Use jemandem etwas ins Ohr flüstern (to whisper something into someone's ear). The related noun is das Geflüster (whispering). Distinct from raunen, which suggests a more conspiratorial or ominous murmur.

Examples

"Sie flüsterte mir die Antwort ins Ohr."

Natural Translation

She whispered the answer into my ear.

Literal Translation

She whispered me the answer into-the ear.

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