English–German

“whisper” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈflʏstɐn/

Example

Er flüstert mir etwas ins Ohr.

He is whispering something in my ear.

Illustration for flüstern (whisper)

How to say “whisper” in German

“Whisper” in German is flüstern.

A voice lowered so that the words travel only a short distance, often between people standing close together.

Full entry for flüstern: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with flüstern

Sie flüstern im Flur, damit das Baby nicht aufwacht.

They whisper in the hallway so that the baby does not wake up.

Tips for using flüstern

  • The person receiving a whisper is commonly marked by the dative, as in jemandem etwas ins Ohr flüstern.

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