das Getuschel
Translation
whispering, murmuring, gossip
Examples
Ich hörte ein leises Getuschel hinter mir.
I heard a quiet whispering behind me.
Das ständige Getuschel macht mich nervös.
The constant whispering makes me nervous.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) used as a subject or object The whispering stopped.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geflüster (whispering), Gemurmel (murmuring), Klatsch (gossip)
Etymology
From the verb 'tuscheln' (to whisper). The prefix 'Ge-' often forms collective or abstract nouns from verbs, indicating the action itself.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'tush-tush' sound of whispering, which sounds like 'tuscheln'.