flüstern
Translation
to whisper
Examples
Sie flüsterte ihm ein Geheimnis ins Ohr.
She whispered a secret into his ear.
Die Blätter flüstern im Wind.
The leaves are whispering in the wind.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to whisper (sth.) She whispered his name.
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to whisper (sth.) to (sb.) He whispered an answer into her ear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tuscheln, murmeln; Antonyms: schreien (to shout), rufen (to call)
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of whispering.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'flüstern' itself sounds like a soft, rustling whisper.